Makar Sankranti Family Visit Ends in Double Tragedy at Virar Quarry
A festive family gathering for Makar Sankranti turned into a heartbreaking tragedy in the Virar area of Palghar district on Wednesday. A father and his teenage daughter lost their lives after drowning in a water-filled quarry pit. Police confirmed the incident involved a desperate rescue attempt where each tried to save the other.
Desperate Rescue Attempt Leads to Fatal Outcome
The day began with a visit to relatives to celebrate the Makar Sankranti festival. Vinayak Sitam, the father, decided to take a swim in the quarry water. He entered the water but quickly found himself in serious distress. The depth of the quarry proved deceptive, and he began to drown.
Seeing her father struggling, his teenage daughter acted with immense bravery. She immediately jumped into the water to rescue him. Tragically, she too could not manage the situation. Both were unable to escape the perilous conditions of the quarry.
Emergency Response and Official Action
Local residents witnessed the unfolding emergency and promptly called the fire brigade. Firefighters rushed to the spot and conducted a retrieval operation. They successfully recovered the bodies of both victims from the water.
Following the recovery, officials from the Virar police station took charge of the case. They registered a formal case of accidental death. The investigation is standard procedure for such unfortunate incidents.
This tragic event underscores the hidden dangers of swimming in unsupervised water bodies like quarries. Quarries often have unpredictable depths and strong currents, making them extremely hazardous for swimmers.
The local community in Virar is now mourning the loss of two lives during what should have been a joyous festival time. Makar Sankranti, a celebration marking the sun's transition into Capricorn, is now shadowed by this profound sorrow for the affected family.
