Two Teen Drownings in India and UK Highlight Risks

Two separate drowning incidents have brought grief to families in India and the UK. In Gurgaon, India, 13-year-old Adi drowned in a canal near Dhankot village while bathing with friends to escape the summer heat, with police confirming the death as accidental and cautioning about the risks of swimming in natural water bodies. In Suffolk, UK, 14-year-old Nishcay Patel died after failing to resurface while swimming in the River Waveney at Beccles Quay with his twin brother and friends. Nishcay's family, who run a local newsagents, expressed deep gratitude to emergency services and the community for their support, calling their loss 'unimaginable.' Community members in Beccles have left flowers and raised funds in support of Nishcay's family. Both tragedies underscore the dangers young people face when swimming in natural waters during hot weather.