rh71
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- Aug 28, 2001
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What does losing your balance in the water mean? The article says they lost their balance and drowned (note no mention of an undercurrent or entanglement). I've never lost my balance in the water, but then again, I've never tried to keep my balance in the water.
I'd imagine in attempting to take a selfie, he contorted himself to make it an interesting picture on the grounds just above the water and in doing so, slipped & fell in. Doubtful he was actually in the water since it's obvious anyone who entered it got swept away and drowned as described.
There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity. Maybe it's because they have to train this out of us in the steel mill, but here in the states OSHA is very clear about getting somebody with the right training and equipment to help so you don't end up in trouble yourself. This mostly applies to confined spaces where people could pass out if gas builds up that you can't see, but it's really the same concept. After the first two or three people get in trouble in the same part of the water, the rest of them should have understood this wasn't something to fuck with and to get REAL help.
These were barely above teenagers (except one who was 31). What would you do at that age before professional training? You have to make a split-second decision before they get too far away. Could go either way if you asked me back then.
The deceased have been identified as Sachin Gupta (21), Bholu Tiwari (20), Rohit (20), Shivam (19), Maqsood (31), Bhola (16) and Satyam (24).
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