It's quite alarming to know that the frequency of drowning deaths in the water bodies of Goa such as sea/ponds/quarries etc is increasing at a critical rate. Raising eyebrows over this issue, almost 83 deaths of watery grave have already been recorded for the past 6 months in 2025. However, the tourists need to maintain caution while vacationing in Goa, especially while venturing into the water bodies. They need to adhere to the warnings/ rules/regulations and also obey instructions given to them by the lifeguards. Subsequently, consumption of liquor at the time of entering the water bodies ought to be prohibited. Moreover, the quarries lying open and vacant at construction sites or in certain remote venues should be covered with mud or circled and surrounded by barbed wires, to avoid any untoward situation. Evidently, deaths of drowning in wells pertaining to suicide, need a thorough check especially those individuals suffering from suicidal tendencies. Individuals suffering from such type of suicidal tendencies ought to confide in their near and dear ones, so that they receive guidance /counselling promptly.
