Search Intensifies for Missing Girl in Namibia

Kaylee Hulme (12), who was swept away in a river near Oranjemund, has still not been found. Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi confirmed on Wednesday that authorities were still searching for her. Kaylee went missing on 7 January at around 11h00 while swimming in the river. Her brother was nearby and her father was fishing, when she was suddenly swept away by a strong current. Volunteers from South Africa have been assisting in the search. Kaylee's family, who reside in Rosh Pinah, remain hopeful and continue to appeal to the public for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 10111 or report to the nearest police station. AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 90 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.