Four members of the Garo ethnic community, including a father and son, died after entering an oxygen-deficient abandoned well/septic tank to rescue a goat kid in Telki Joloi village, Arankhola Union, Madhupur, Tangail, on June 20, 2026. The victims entered the structure one after another, and it is suspected that toxic gases or oxygen deficiency led to their deaths. Fire Service personnel recovered the bodies using oxygen equipment.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babul Hadima | 40 · Male | Dead | — |
| Gabriel Nokrek | 45 · Male | Dead | — |
| Neymar Mrong | 12 · Male | Dead | — |
| Ratan Nokrek | 27 · Male | Dead | — |
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
The fire service arrived at the scene and recovered the four bodies from the well/tank using oxygen equipment.