Coimbatore, Nov 29 (PTI) Two brothers drowned after they got stuck in slush inside a pond here on Sunday, police said.

The incident occurred when the victims stepped into the slushy pond to pluck flowers, they said.

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On seeing the duo drown, their friend who was waiting outside the water body cried out for help and a few passers-by rushed to help.

Later, the police and fire and rescue services personnel arrived at the spot and retrieved the bodies.

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Investigation is on, they said.

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