Body Believed to Be Missing 11-Year-Old Laith Alaid Found Off NSW Coast

Laith Alaid was swept out to sea while crossing The Entrance Channel with his family, prompting a three-day search.

Laith Alaid, 11, was swept out to sea on Sunday while attempting to cross The Entrance Channel on the New South Wales Central Coast with his family.
A multi-agency search involving land, air, and sea efforts was conducted over three days before a body believed to be Laith's was found on Wednesday.
The incident has raised concerns about the lack of multilingual warning signs at the channel, which is known for its dangerous currents.
Bystanders assisted in caring for Laith's younger siblings while his father attempted to rescue him, but was unsuccessful.
The Alaid family, originally from Iraq, expressed gratitude for the community's support during the search and requested privacy.