A 17-year-old Canadian student, Cheikh Mourtalla Ndiaye, tragically drowned Sunday afternoon at Voile d’Or beach in Hann Bel-Air, Dakar. Emergency services were alerted around 4:15 PM, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. Ndiaye, originally from Rufisque, was visiting Senegal for the summer before returning to Canada to continue his studies with his brother. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning, with an autopsy ordered to determine the exact cause of death. The body has been transferred to the morgue at Idrissa Pouye General Hospital. The prosecutor has opened an official inquiry to fully understand the events leading to the tragedy. This incident highlights potential safety concerns at the popular beach.