The body of a 34-year-old man who fell into the Bo'zsuv canal in the Chinaz district of Tashkent region has been found after nine days, as reported by the "Millar" program. The incident occurred on March 21 around 14:30 near the canal bank, where the deceased was relaxing with friends and preparing barbecue.

According to preliminary information, the man went down to the canal bank to wash his hands and face and fell into the water. Witnesses stated that the current quickly swept him away, making rescue impossible. It was also revealed that participants in the incident had consumed alcoholic beverages.

Following the event, the Main Department of Emergency Situations of Tashkent region was notified, and search and rescue operations began with the involvement of rescuers and divers. The deceased, born in 1991, is said to have had two children.

On March 29, relatives reported that the body had been found and retrieved from the water. According to the man's sister, the body was identified after being carried by the canal current and caught on a grate.

This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns around water bodies in Tashkent region. Previously, the body of a 15-year-old boy was found in the Chirchik River after he drowned while trying to retrieve a float from the water.

Source: www.gazeta.uz