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Father and Son Jump into Damoh River Over Mobile Phone Mishap
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 05:36 PM
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A youth in Damoh leapt into a river trying to retrieve his mobile phone, prompting his father to jump in as well.
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh – A teenager jumped into a local river after his mobile phone slipped into the water, according to eyewitnesses. The incident occurred near the riverbank in the early hours, when the youth attempted to retrieve the device and lost his footing.
Seeing his son struggle, the father immediately plunged into the river to assist, resulting in both of them being in the water simultaneously. Bystanders quickly gathered and called for help, while local authorities arrived to assess the situation and ensure safety.
The episode underscores the growing concern over mobile‑phone distractions near hazardous zones such as rivers and roads. Officials have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid risky retrieval attempts that could lead to accidents.
Seeing his son struggle, the father immediately plunged into the river to assist, resulting in both of them being in the water simultaneously. Bystanders quickly gathered and called for help, while local authorities arrived to assess the situation and ensure safety.
The episode underscores the growing concern over mobile‑phone distractions near hazardous zones such as rivers and roads. Officials have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid risky retrieval attempts that could lead to accidents.