Two youths drown after falling into waterfall in Abbottabad

ABBOTTABAD: Two young men drowned after falling into a waterfall in the Bara Gali area of Abbottabad on Saturday, police said.

Police identified one of the victims as Rizwan, a resident of Bara Gali, who drowned while bathing at the Jandar Bari Waterfall.

According to initial reports, the youths slipped into deep water while swimming in the waterfall.

A search and rescue operation was launched immediately, with Rescue 1122 teams from Galiyat and Abbottabad, along with local volunteers and residents, taking part in efforts to recover the bodies.

Officials said rescue teams were continuing operations at the site.

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The incident once again highlights recurring drowning tragedies across the Hazara region during the monsoon season.

Authorities said that despite repeated bans on swimming and bathing at dangerous waterfalls, streams, ponds and lakes, dozens of people lose their lives every year due to strong currents and rising water levels.

Officials have once again urged the public to comply with safety restrictions, warning that ignoring official advisories continues to result in preventable loss of life every year.