Fish Town, River Gee County – A tragic incident unfolded in the New Settlement Community of Fish Town City on Monday, July 14, 2025, as an 18-month-old girl, identified as Forlay, drowned in a nearby creek.
According to her mother, Vicky Toe, the toddler ( child age of 1-3 ) had been left in the care of other children while she went to the market. Upon returning home, Ms. Toe found her daughter unresponsive in the creek, just a short distance from their residence.
Authorities were immediately alerted. The Liberia National Police responded quickly and convened a 15-member jury to examine the circumstances. The jury ruled drowning as the cause of death, confirming there were no signs of foul play or external injuries.
Police have since launched a formal investigation and are currently questioning both parents at the Fish Town Police Headquarters to gather additional information.
The heartbreaking loss has sent shockwaves through the local community, prompting renewed concerns over child safety and parental supervision. Many residents are now calling on parents and guardians to be more vigilant, especially with young children, in order to prevent such devastating incidents in the future.
