<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br><br></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">A simple family outing in Tunisia turned into a tragic nightmare after three-year-old Maryam went missing during a beach outing in the northeastern city of Kelibia. The loss has left Tunisians gripped by grief and shock, as well as social media.<br> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:700/400;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/8c47a6bd-21db-457e-97d5-60b5dcf878df.jpg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Details of the last moments before the disappearance of the child Maryam</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The tragic incident occurred last Saturday, when little Maryam was enjoying the water on a rubber raft with her parents. Suddenly, the child disappeared from sight, leaving no trace behind. Initial investigations suggest that strong ocean currents may have pulled her out to sea, complicating the search and rescue operation.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Rescue teams are racing against time to find Maryam.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> For the third consecutive day, Civil Protection and Coast Guard units are continuing their search for the missing girl, with significant resources being mobilized to reach her.<br> Moez Triaa, a spokesperson for the Tunisian Civil Protection, stated that rescue teams are operating using a rescue boat, a team of divers, a drone, and a tactical support unit in an attempt to expand the search area. <br><br></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/5c7b6785-a80e-4d38-8b81-5425b1df158c.jpeg" alt=""></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">A thorough combing of the coastal strip extending between Kelibia and Menzel Temime</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> To ensure no possibility is left unchecked, lifeguards and civil protection personnel have been deployed along the coast between Kelibia and Menzel Temime to conduct meticulous searches, amidst the faint but persistent hope of finding the child.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Widespread public sympathy and anger over weak safety measures</span></h2><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The incident swept social media, with thousands of Tunisians expressing their solidarity with Maryam's family and wishing her safe return.<br> In contrast, others have launched a wave of criticism regarding the weakness of safety measures on beaches and the lack of effective supervision, particularly regarding the presence of children in the sea.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Calls to enhance children's safety on beaches</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Amid this tragedy, calls have grown louder for stricter measures to protect children on beaches, including the presence of permanent monitors, the identification of dangerous areas, and awareness-raising for families about the dangers of sudden ocean currents.<br> Enjoy interesting and useful content with an exclusive <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/podcast-and-voice-recording">podcast</a> that provides you with everything you need to know in just a few minutes via the Special app.<br><br></p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Heavy waiting... and undying hopes</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Between pain and prayer, Maryam's family and all those who followed her story are living through difficult hours, waiting for any reassuring news. Despite the days that have passed since the accident, hope remains that this story will have a happy ending, and that Maryam will have a new life.<br></p>