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Man Dies in Tragic Well Cleaning Accident
6 Sep
Summary
- A 50-year-old man perished after being trapped in a 40-foot well.
- The accident occurred during routine well cleaning on Sunday morning.
- Firefighters conducted a challenging rescue operation but were unsuccessful.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Kunjumon of Chemmakkad Village Junction, tragically lost his life on Sunday morning after becoming trapped in a well at Anchalumoodu. The incident occurred while Kunjumon and others were engaged in cleaning a well that was approximately 40 feet deep and held about 15 feet of water.
Emergency services were immediately alerted by his companions. A team from the Chamakkada Fire Station, led by station house officer Shajahan, initiated a difficult rescue operation. The depth and water level presented significant challenges.
Firefighters Bibin Mathew and Shefeeq bravely entered the well to reach Kunjumon. They successfully brought him to the surface and handed him over for medical attention, but he could not be revived.
The deceased's body was transferred to Paripally medical college hospital for a postmortem examination. Following the procedure, the body was released to his relatives for funeral arrangements scheduled for noon on Monday at the family residence.
Local police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the accident to determine its exact cause. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with cleaning deep wells, underscoring the critical importance of stringent safety measures.
