A tragic drowning incident occurred on Saturday when a resident of Kohsar town in Latifabad lost his life while swimming in the Indus River. The victim has been identified as Moosa Fazal Nabi.
Rescue Efforts and Confirmation
The spokesman for Rescue 1122 confirmed that local divers retrieved the deceased from the water just minutes after he went under. Rescue personnel immediately administered CPR, but unfortunately, the man could not be revived.
Recurring Problem During Summer
Drowning incidents in the Indus River and its four canals within Hyderabad and Jamshoro districts have become alarmingly frequent during the summer season. Despite an official ban on swimming in these waterways, many people continue to defy the order. Authorities, on their part, have failed to enforce the prohibition effectively, leading to repeated tragedies.
