3 Indian-Americans die after falling through ice while walking on frozen lake in USA's Arizona

Three Indian-Americans died a tragic death in the US after they fell through the ice while walking on a frozen lake.

The mishap occurred on 26 December 2022 at Woods Canyon Lake in Coconino County, Arizona.

The deceased were identified as 49-year-old Narayan Muddana, 47-year-old Gokul Mediseti, and Haritha Muddana, whose age wasn't known.

While Haritha was pulled out of the water soon after falling, the bodies of Narayan and Gokul were recovered a day later.

According to a statement released by officials with CCSO, "Deputies stationed at a substation in the area were called to the lake after two men and a woman were walking on the frozen lake and fell through the ice." Woods Canyon Lake is located east of Payson in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. It is an area popular among hikers, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

More than one million Americans and Canadians are facing problems as a massive winter storm continues to pummel North America.

A bomb cyclone, when atmospheric pressure plummets, has brought snow, strong winds and freezing temperatures. Nearly 250 million are affected, and at least 19 deaths have been linked to the storm that extends more than 3,200km from Quebec to Texas.

(With agency inputs)

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