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Tragic Drowning: Doctors Lose Lives at Dimna Lake
24 Jul
Summary
- Two junior doctors drowned in Dimna Lake, Jharkhand.
- A dropped mobile phone triggered the fatal incident.
- Rescue efforts recovered the bodies after hours.
Two junior doctors tragically lost their lives after drowning in Dimna Lake, located in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. The incident unfolded early Friday morning when three doctors from MGM Medical College and Hospital were on a stroll near the lake.
One doctor accidentally dropped his mobile phone into the water near the sluice gates. He entered the deep water to retrieve it and began to drown. His two colleagues immediately jumped in to rescue him.
Tragically, one of the rescuers managed to return to safety, but the other two doctors drowned. Police, civil defense personnel, and divers launched an extensive rescue operation, which lasted over four hours.
The bodies were eventually recovered and have been sent for post-mortem examination. Authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the deceased, as their families are being informed and necessary formalities are pending.
