A frozen lake is traversed by three Indian-Americans who drown after slipping through the ice
Deputies from a nearby substation were called to the lake when two men and a woman slipped through the ice while walking on the frozen lake, according to a statement issued by CCSO officials.
Three Indian-Americans, including a woman, perished in a terrible accident after they slipped through the ice while walking on a frozen lake in the US state of Arizona.
The incident happened in Woods Canyon Lake in Coconino County, Arizona, on December 26 at 3:35 p.m.
The two missing males, Narayana Muddana, 49, and Gokul Mediseti, 47, were found dead and identified. Haritha Muddana, the victim's female counterpart, has been named.
A frozen lake is traversed by three Indian-Americans who drown after slipping through the ice.
The three victims were from India and lived in Chandler, Arizona, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Coconino County Sheriff's Office (CCSO).
phoenix suberb chandle Soon after, according to officials, they were able to rescue Haritha from the sea, but they were unable to save her life; she passed away there and then.
Then, teams started looking for Mediseti and Narayana, who had also fallen into the lake. The sheriff's office reported that the two males were discovered deceased on Tuesday afternoon.
It has been possible to find all three bodies.
Deputies from a nearby substation were called to the lake when two men and a woman slipped through the ice while walking on the frozen lake, according to a statement issued by CCSO officials. East of Payson, in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, is where you'll find Woods Canyon Lake.
Hikers, fisherman, and other outdoor enthusiasts frequent the region frequently.
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