Sunday Outing Turns Tragic as Two Drown in Bhushi Dam in Lonavla
- On the afternoon of Sunday, June 8, 2025, two men from Uttar Pradesh lost their lives after drowning in Bhushi Dam, a popular spot in Lonavala.
- The group had come for a picnic, entered the water despite warnings, and Jamal and Sahil were swept into deeper currents.
- Rescue teams, including Shivdurga Mitra Lonavala Rescue Team members, recovered the bodies amid strong currents and difficult conditions.
- Multiple drownings have occurred at Bhushi Dam, including five deaths on June 30, 2024, prompting authorities to enforce stricter safety measures.
- Officials urge visitors during the monsoon season to avoid entering water bodies at Bhushi Dam to prevent further accidents.
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Sunday outing turns tragic as two drown in Bhushi dam in Lonavla
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