Tragedy after college examination

Two diploma students lost their lives after drowning in a pond at Pinagadi village in Pendurthi mandal of Visakhapatnam district on November 12.

According to Pendurthi police, the two students, both aged 17, had gone to the pond with two other students after writing an examination and having lunch. The group reportedly decided to go swimming.

Two students unable to swim

Police said the two deceased students could not swim and drowned shortly after entering the water. The other two students remained on the bank and raised an alarm after noticing the incident.

Following the alert, police personnel rushed to the spot along with an ambulance and swimmers to carry out the rescue operation.

Rescue efforts prove unsuccessful

The two students were eventually retrieved from the pond. However, ambulance personnel declared them dead.

The incident has left their families, classmates and the local community in grief. Police are gathering details about the circumstances surrounding the drowning.

Water safety reminder

The incident highlights the risks associated with swimming in unfamiliar ponds, especially where water depth and underwater conditions are unknown.

People are advised not to enter ponds, reservoirs or other water bodies without proper swimming skills and supervision. Even apparently calm water can conceal sudden changes in depth and other hazards.

Tags: Visakhapatnam, Pendurthi, Pinagadi, Diploma Students, Students Drown, Pond Accident, Andhra Pradesh News, Water Safety, Vizag News

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