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Three friends die trying to save goat from well in Chishtian
Key takeaways
- According to police, the incident occurred when a goat fell into a well in the area.
- Officials said that toxic gases inside the well and a severe lack of oxygen caused the men to lose consciousness, and all three died on the spot.
- The deceased were identified as Zain, Ali Raza, and Ali Akbar, all residents of the same village, with ages reported to be between 18 and 24 years.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize CHISHTIAN: Three young men lost their lives in Saddar area of Chishtian, Bahawalnagar district, after entering a well to rescue a goat that had fallen into it, police and rescue officials said.
According to police, the incident occurred when a goat fell into a well in the area. One after another, the three men entered the well in an attempt to retrieve the animal.
Officials said that toxic gases inside the well and a severe lack of oxygen caused the men to lose consciousness, and all three died on the spot.
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