Family Attempts Revival of Toddler Using Salt After Drowning Incident
Toddler’s body buried in salt in desperate bid to revive her
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In Bagalkot, India, the family of an 18-month-old girl, Ameena Pathan, attempted to revive her by burying her body in 50 kg of salt after she drowned. This misguided effort was based on a social media post claiming such methods could bring drowning victims back to life.
- 01Ameena Pathan, aged 18 months, drowned in a water tank accident.
- 02Her family covered her body with 50 kg of salt, believing it could revive her.
- 03The decision was influenced by a social media post suggesting this method for drowning victims.
- 04Doctors intervened after two hours, convincing the family to proceed with a postmortem.
- 05The incident has raised concerns about the influence of misinformation on social media.
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In a tragic incident in Navanagar, Bagalkot district, an 18-month-old girl named Ameena Pathan drowned after falling into a water tank while playing. In a desperate attempt to revive her, her family followed a misguided belief propagated by a social media post that claimed placing a body in salt could bring drowning victims back to life. They procured 50 kg of salt and buried her body, leaving only her face exposed, while praying for her revival. This unusual practice lasted for nearly two hours until medical professionals at the district hospital intervened. They explained the futility of the act and conducted a postmortem before handing the body back to the grieving family. Family members expressed that their actions stemmed from desperation following the tragic accident. The incident has highlighted the dangers of misinformation circulating on social media, which can lead to harmful practices in critical situations.
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This incident has raised awareness about the dangers of misinformation and its potential consequences on public health and safety.
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