MAPUSA
In a tragic incident on Thursday afternoon, a 26-year-old youth from Mapusa drowned in the Tillari canal near the water treatment plant at Cunchelim.
The deceased has been identified as Omkar Prabhudesai, a resident of Altinho, Mapusa.
According to sources, Omkar had gone for a swim in the canal with a friend. He reportedly jumped into the water and did not resurface.
His friend immediately alerted local residents and contacted the police and fire services.
Mapusa fire personnel, with assistance from locals, recovered Omkar's body from the canal.
The Tillari canal, part of the Tillari Irrigation Project, has been a site of concern due to previous incidents in the area.
This incident underscores the dangers of swimming in canals and other water bodies without proper safety measures.
Local officials are investigating the incident, and further details are awaited.
