Frozen lake turns fatal for Indian student in Arizona
A tragic accident claimed the life of Abhishek Singhakolli, a 26-year-old Telugu student from Andhra Pradesh, at Woods Canyon Lake in Arizona, USA. The incident occurred on December 22 in Coconino County while Abhishek was near the frozen lake.
Abhishek, a student at Arizona State University (ASU), fell through the ice while walking near the lake. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office reported that his body was recovered on the morning of December 23. Jon Paxton, a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that Abhishek had come to the United States to pursue higher education.
ONLY ON FOX: Divers have recovered the body of a 26-year-old Phoenix man after he fell through thin ice on Woods Canyon Lake. @kenziebeachtv spoke to the eyewitness who called for help after watching 3 people walking on the lake crash into the freezing water.@FOX10Phoenix pic.twitter.com/13SCWZckWi
— Trenton Hooker (@trentonhooker) December 24, 2024
Two others who were with Abhishek also fell through the ice but managed to survive by getting out of the water quickly. The accident took place only 10-15 feet from the shore, highlighting the dangers of walking on frozen lakes during winter.
This is not an isolated incident. In December 2022, three people lost their lives at the same lake under similar conditions. Such incidents emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting the risks associated with frozen water bodies.
Abhishek’s untimely death has deeply saddened his family and friends. It also serves as a stark reminder for individuals to exercise caution during winter activities near ice-covered lakes.
