Deogarh: A pharmacy student drowned while video calling at Pradhanput waterfall in Deogarh district, Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Subham Prasad (23) a resident of Mathsahi village of the district.
The accident happened while Subham went to the upper catchment of the waterfall to do a video call with his friend to show him the scenery. Standing on top of a rock, Subham’s leg slipped due to algae on the rock before falling into the water and drowning.
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Some villagers found Subham’s floating body and informed his family members of the mishap.
On being informed, a fire brigade team reached the spot and recovered the body.
Police investigation into the matter is underway.
PNN