Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Three Lives in Kerala
Three of family drown in river in Kerala
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Three family members drowned in the Puliyavu river near Nadapuram, Kozhikode district, Kerala, while attempting to rescue a child who slipped into the water. The victims include Ansar (43), his wife Suhada (39), and their niece Isa Mariyam (8). Despite rescue efforts, all three lost their lives.
- 01Three family members drowned in a river in Kerala.
- 02The victims were attempting to rescue a child who fell into the water.
- 03The incident occurred in Nadapuram, Kozhikode district.
- 04Local residents initiated rescue efforts but were unable to save them.
- 05The bodies were taken to a state-run hospital for further procedures.
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On April 11, a tragic drowning incident occurred in the Puliyavu river near Nadapuram in Kozhikode district, Kerala, resulting in the deaths of three family members. The victims were identified as Ansar (43), his wife Suhada (39), and their niece Isa Mariyam (8). The family had gone to the river to wash clothes when Isa slipped into deep water. Ansar and Suhada attempted to rescue her, but the strong current pulled all three under. Their children alerted locals, who rushed to help, but despite efforts to revive them, the three drowned. The bodies were later taken to a nearby state-run hospital for further procedures.
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This tragic incident highlights the dangers of swimming in rivers and the need for safety awareness in the community.
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