A 31-year-old man died after getting trapped in slush while bathing with friends in Vallur dam on the Kosasthalaiyar River near Minjur in Chennai on Friday.
Incident Details
The victim was identified as Aravind Prakash, a resident of Pammal, who worked at a private finance company. He visited the dam in the Seemavaram area with friends on his day off. Upon entering the water, he slipped into a slushy patch and became stuck. His friends, unable to locate him, alerted the police.
Rescue Operation
Minjur police and a fire and rescue team from Ponneri launched a search operation. After approximately one hour, they recovered his body. The body was sent to Government Stanley Hospital for postmortem examination.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of swimming in unknown water bodies, especially those with hidden slush or uneven terrain. Authorities urge the public to exercise caution and avoid bathing in dams and rivers without proper safety measures.
