Three young men drowned in the Narmada river in Dewas district on Thursday afternoon after they ventured into a deep-water stretch while bathing near Rajaur area. Local boatmen managed to rescue one of them, but the other three were pulled out dead.
Incident Details
According to police, the incident occurred around 2:30 pm when four friends entered the river for a swim but accidentally moved towards a deeper stretch of water. Locals reported that the water level at the spot was nearly 15 feet deep, making rescue efforts difficult. By the time the youths were pulled out, three had died.
Victims Identified
The deceased were identified as Sunny and Golu, both residents of Khategaon, and Ayush, a resident of Kana village who was currently staying in Khategaon. All three were aged between 17 and 20 years. Vivek, a resident of Khategaon, was rescued.
Rescue Attempts Local boatmen quickly responded to the incident and managed to save Vivek. However, the depth of the water and the strong current hindered the rescue of the other three. The bodies were recovered after a joint effort by locals and police.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid swimming in deep or unknown stretches of the river, especially during the monsoon season when water levels can be unpredictable.
