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Five drown in Tamil Nadu lake; caregiver dies attempting rescue
Four girls died after entering Samudram Lake in Tiruvannamalai district for a swim, with a female government facility worker also perishing while attempting to save them.
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A tragic drowning incident in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district has claimed five lives, including four girls and a caregiver attempting their rescue. The victims entered Samudram Lake for swimming when they encountered difficulty in the water.
The girls, who were residents of a government-run children's home, ventured into the lake but ran into trouble while in deeper waters. A female staff member from the facility, witnessing the emergency, immediately entered the water in an attempt to save the children.
Despite her rescue efforts, the caregiver herself succumbed to the water, becoming the fifth fatality in the incident. Local authorities were alerted to the incident and recovery operations were mounted to retrieve the bodies.
The incident has raised concerns about water safety protocols at recreational sites in the region and supervision practices at government care facilities. District officials said they would review safety measures at popular bathing spots and strengthen guidelines for outings from residential institutions.