Missing kids found safe after beach search effort in Ostend

Giuseppe de vita
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Ostend (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Two unrelated kids ages 11 and 12, went missing at a beach near Drie Gapers. After a coordinated search they were found safe and reunited with their relieved families.

The police spokesperson Eline Goeminne, mentioned a case involving two kids ages 11 and 12 who are not related. This means that these children are somehow involved in a situation together even though they are not part of the same family .

What happened when two unrelated kids went missing on a beach near Drie Gapers and Klein Strand?

The incident happened on a beach between Drie Gapers and Klein Strand, where some kids went missing. They set up a command post near Kursaal to coordinate the search operation. They organized everything carefully to make sure they used all resources and people well to find the missing children. To help find the missing kids they told all swimmers to get out of the water.It has been said that this way, emergency services could search the sea and beach properly without any distractions. This made it easier for rescuers to focus on looking for the children quickly.

Around 6:30 PM they found the two missing kids during the search. The emergency services worked hard together and found the children making sure they were safe. Everyone felt really relieved when they found them. After they found the kids they quickly brought them back to their parents. The families were very happy and relieved to have their children back.Police mentioned that this happy ending meant the families could go back to their usual routines feeling relieved.

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Giuseppe De Vita is a journalist at Brussels Morning News, He is covering European politics, Law and Technology news. Lawyer at De Vita & Partners Law Firm specializing in Criminal Law, Military and Space Law, and Cyber Security. In April 2023, he authored the monograph "Governance in Extraterrestrial Space", showcasing his extensive legal expertise. He has acquired vast experience in handling criminal and civil matters, managing litigation before various levels of jurisdiction across the national territory. In 2010, he obtained a Master's degree in Information Technology Law. Additionally, in the same year, he served as a teacher in criminal-IT subjects at the Penitentiary Police School of Portici, providing courses aimed at officials and managers of the Penitentiary Police and the Penitentiary Administration, focusing on IT security. He also serves as a Workplace Safety teacher, conducting training courses at various organizations and educational institutions. Moreover, he is a lecturer on Anti-Corruption and Transparency. The law firm, under his guidance, assists both private and corporate clients in court, accumulating significant experience in criminal and civil disputes over the years. Furthermore, it conducts Risk Management and Compliance, Cyber Resilience, and Cyber Security activities, with a specific focus on privacy protection (EU Regulation 2016/679 - GDPR). Giuseppe frequently publishes articles in legal journals, analyzing various regulatory issues. He has contributed articles to the legal journal Altalex, of which he is also a member of the Scientific Committee.
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