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Tragic Picnic: Three Drown in Kanhan River
7 Jun
Summary
- Three individuals drowned during a picnic at Mahadev Ghat on Kanhan River.
- A six-year-old boy slipped into deep water and was followed by his rescuer.
- A third man attempted to save the drowning pair and also perished.
- A father attempted a rescue but managed to swim back to safety.
A family outing along the Kanhan River at Mahadev Ghat turned into a devastating tragedy this past Sunday afternoon. Three individuals lost their lives after encountering difficulties in the water.
The victims were identified as Gautam Ambade, 31, his nephew Chaitanya, 6, and Rohit Nagdevte, 35. The group had gathered for a picnic, with adults preparing food while children played nearby.
Tragedy struck when young Chaitanya strayed into the river and fell into a deep section. His uncle, Gautam Ambade, who could not swim, jumped in to save him but was caught in the strong currents. Rohit Nagdevte then attempted to rescue both uncle and nephew but also drowned.
Rescuers, including police and Army personnel, conducted extensive searches and recovered the bodies of the three victims. The father of one of the victims made a valiant but unsuccessful attempt to save his son and grandson.
