Family Appeals for Recovery of Young Man's Body Six Days After Drowning in Ismailia Canal

The family of Mahmoud Sobhi is living through grief and anxiety after he drowned in the Ismailia Canal six days ago, with search efforts continuing to locate and recover his body

  Wed , August 19 2026 / 06:33 PM Updated At: 2026-08-19 18:33:46

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The family of Mahmoud Sobhi Mahmoud Mohamed, 31, is experiencing deep grief and anxiety after he drowned in the Ismailia Canal six days ago, with his body still not recovered.

Details of the Drowning Incident

The family said Mahmoud Sobhi lived in Atfih, Giza, and worked as a daily wage laborer before he fell into the waters of the Ismailia Canal.

According to his family, search operations have been ongoing since the accident, while the relevant authorities continue efforts to locate and recover his body.

The family remains anxiously awaiting any developments in the search operation.

Family Appeals to Rescue Teams

Mahmoud Sobhi's family has appealed to the relevant authorities and river rescue teams to intensify search operations in the canal and accelerate efforts to recover his body so that the family can receive him and complete the burial procedures.

The family stressed that six days have passed since the accident, increasing their concerns and prompting them to call for an urgent response.

Calls for Intensified Search Operations

The family has called for search operations to be expanded across all possible areas of the Ismailia Canal and for rescue efforts to continue until the young man's body is found.

Mahmoud Sobhi's family remains in a painful state of waiting, hoping that the search operation will end with the recovery of his body as soon as possible, allowing them to complete the burial arrangements.


How old was Mahmoud Sobhi?

Mahmoud Sobhi was 31 years old.

When did the drowning occur?

The drowning occurred six days ago, according to the family.

Where did the drowning take place?

The incident occurred in the Ismailia Canal.

What is the family asking for?

The family is calling on the relevant authorities and river rescue teams to intensify search operations and recover his body as quickly as possible.

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