Faridabad, April 8 A 21-year-old man from Delhi drowned while swimming with his friends in an artificial lake in the Sirohi area here, an official said on Wednesday.
Police have recovered the body of the man, identified as Abhishek, a resident of Basant Village in Delhi, and placed it in the mortuary at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital. They have also contacted the family of the deceased, he said.
According to police, Abhishek and four friends had arrived at the lake on their bikes at around 3:30 pm on Tuesday. While the young men were swimming in the lake, Abhishek ventured too deep into the water and began drowning.
The youths shouted for help, but Abhishek drowned before any aid could arrive.
Upon receiving the information, a police team reached the spot and started a rescue operation with the help of locals. After considerable effort, they managed to retrieve the man's body from the water in the late evening. He was rushed to the civil hospital, where doctors declared him dead.
"The deceased was an employee of a private company. His body has been kept in the mortuary for an autopsy. His family has been informed," said the police officer.
Faridabad has several artificial and man-made lakes. Swimming in these lakes, especially those in Death Valley, is strictly prohibited. Visitors are advised to enjoy the scenery in the area but strictly avoid swimming in these dangerous waters.
"However, people still risk their lives," the officer said.