Tragedy Strikes Flanders Summer Camp: 13-Year-Old Girl Dies, Camp Shut Down

July 13, 2025
Tragedy Strikes Flanders Summer Camp: 13-Year-Old Girl Dies, Camp Shut Down
  • Eighty children attending the camp are being returned home after the incident.

  • A tragic incident occurred in Leisele, Flanders, where a 13-year-old girl participating in a summer camp in Saint-Trond died from cardiac arrest during a Chiro camp attended by 102 children.

  • The girl collapsed on the evening of July 12, 2025, during a rest period, and despite resuscitation efforts at the hospital, she later died.

  • The incident happened on Saturday, July 12, 2025, when she suffered a medical emergency that led to her death.

  • Following the tragedy, the camp was immediately halted, and parents were called to pick up their children, aged 6 to 18, who were scheduled to stay for ten days.

  • The camp was shut down on the same day, as confirmed by Gert Stas, the Alderman for Youth in Saint-Trond.

  • Local scouts and officials helped dismantle the camp and manage the aftermath, including sending a truck to collect materials from the site.

  • The Sint-Augustinus scouting unit provided assistance, and the city of Saint-Trond organized a truck to bring back the camp equipment.

  • Marij Germijns, spokesperson for Chiro Youth Flanders, emphasized their support for the family and the affected group, offering psychological assistance and guidance for staff and children.

  • Els Van Doren, head of Chiro Youth Flanders, expressed that the incident has caused shock and grief among the participants, many of whom witnessed the event.

  • The incident has deeply impacted the Saint-Trond community, with local youth organizations offering mutual support during this difficult time.

  • Chiro Nationaal is providing psychological support and assistance to the grieving group, and the girl’s body has been transported back to Saint-Trond.

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