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18-year-old dies after drowning in Telangana quarry during Reels-inspired photo outing
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:37 AM
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An 18‑year‑old male drowned while attempting a Reels‑inspired photo shoot at a quarry in Telangana.
An 18‑year‑old youth was found dead after drowning at a quarry in Telangana while posing for a short‑form video reel. According to local police, the teenager entered the water to capture a photo sequence that had become popular on social media platforms. Witnesses said he struggled to stay afloat and by the time rescue teams arrived, he had already succumbed to the water.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, prompting officials to cordon off the site and launch an investigation into safety compliance at the quarry. Authorities have urged the public to avoid entering hazardous zones for the sake of online content creation.
Family members have been informed, and a formal post‑mortem is scheduled to confirm the exact cause of death. The police have also warned that similar reckless behavior could attract legal action under existing public safety regulations.
The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, prompting officials to cordon off the site and launch an investigation into safety compliance at the quarry. Authorities have urged the public to avoid entering hazardous zones for the sake of online content creation.
Family members have been informed, and a formal post‑mortem is scheduled to confirm the exact cause of death. The police have also warned that similar reckless behavior could attract legal action under existing public safety regulations.