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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak

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On Camera, Teen Basketball Player Dies In Freak Court Accident In Rohtak  What happened A 16-year-old national-level basketball player identified as Hardik Rathi died after the iron pole of a basketball hoop collapsed on him while he was practicing at a court in Lakhan Majra village, Rohtak district, Haryana. India Today The Indian Express The incident took place around 10:00 am local time and was captured on a CCTV camera. The footage reportedly shows Hardik running from the three-point line, jumping, grabbing the rim (as part of a dunk-practice), and the full hoop-structure crashing down on him. Hindustan Times Rozana Spokesman He was immediately taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries despite medical intervention. India Today The New Indian Express ⚠️ Safety concerns & possible negligence Reports say that the iron pole had rusted and was flagged a number of times prior to the accident — but no action was taken. Moneycontrol    Another similar ...

Dog Jumps into Action to Rescue Children in Pool—But There's a Catch

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  Dog Jumps into Action to Rescue Children in Pool—But There's a Catch. Disregarding signs and risking her own safety, a dog jumped into action to save children she believed were under threat, immediately garnering admiration from the internet. Owner Amanda Morgan said in an email to Newsweek that her dog, Tinker, is as sweet as can be, with a particularly "soft heart" when it comes to children. She first encountered the dog's protective nature while taking her nephews and Tinker to the lake and swimming. "She attempts to pull them out of the water, so I really had to stop taking her to the lake with them because she freaks out when they are in the water," Morgan said. One day, Morgan walked her dog around the neighborhood, but Tinker grew truly anxious when she heard her favorite children—whom she sees regularly for pets—jumping and screaming. Morgan realized they were "just being kids" and having a summer day splashing in the pool, but Tink...