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Death in Muthathi

Muthathi river in Bangalore attracts many visitors on weekends due to its proximity, but it is also extremely dangerous with many drowning deaths each year. Deep whirlpools and spots up to 50 feet deep are located close to shore and are unknown to most visitors. Over 100 people drowned between 2006-2008, with 80% being young IT professionals. Despite its dangers, there are no clear warning signs and alcohol consumption exacerbates the risks. Local groups are urging visitors to exercise extreme caution around the river's waters.

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Death in Muthathi

Muthathi river in Bangalore attracts many visitors on weekends due to its proximity, but it is also extremely dangerous with many drowning deaths each year. Deep whirlpools and spots up to 50 feet deep are located close to shore and are unknown to most visitors. Over 100 people drowned between 2006-2008, with 80% being young IT professionals. Despite its dangers, there are no clear warning signs and alcohol consumption exacerbates the risks. Local groups are urging visitors to exercise extreme caution around the river's waters.

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The Unsafe Waters

of Muthathi
Location of Muthathi
Attractions
• Muthathi is only 100 kilometers away from Bangalore

• It is also one of the nearest water spots to Bangalore, attracting college and
IT professionals in large numbers on weekends

• Breath-taking places in and around Muthathi beckon picnickers unaware of


the dangers
Pictures of Muthathi
Hard facts
• The river looks harmless, but there are 40-50 feet deep dangerous spots of
whirlpools across the stretch, which are known only to the local fishermen

• These spots are located a few meters away from the shores

• Reports the largest number of deaths in a year in any tourist spot across
Karnataka

• Good swimmers have been unable to rescue friends and some have also
paid with their lives in the process

• No visible sign boards exist alerting you of danger

• Alcohol Bottles strewn all over the place – many drown after drinking

• The nearest tourist spot is Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp which is, safety
conscious and open to the public, but at a cost

• Muthathi, on the other hand is open free to the public and also to its
dangers
See how close a Death Spot
is to the shore
Counting the death toll!
• 2006  34 people

• 2007  38 people

• 2008  16 people – who knows what rest of the year would see!

• 80% of the dead are young IT professionals

• TOI, dated 26th April, 2008 carried reports of 3 more deaths of BBM
college students in Muthathi

Long Weekends invariably bring adventure seekers


and death by drowning in Muthathi
Precautions

•Please exercise caution and restrain while


venturing into water
•Respect signboards
•Do not drink – it will increase the risk of
drowning
•Listen to counsel
•Even swimmers drown in Muthathi
Created in the Public Interest by
Technologists for Social Action
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