Body of missing girl found in Karbala waterfall after 10-day search

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The body of a young girl identified as Ruqayya was recovered from a waterfall known as Zilm in Karbala after a 10-day search, local authorities said. The child had disappeared in the area surrounding the waterfall, prompting an extended operation by search and rescue teams. Search teams located the girl's body in the waterfall area following intensive efforts. Security forces have since opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident, including how the child fell into or was swept away by the water. Officials said the necessary steps were being taken to determine the cause of the incident. Calls have emerged in the area to increase safety measures to prevent similar accidents at the site.