A 20-year-old man was declared dead after he drowned in a lake near S.K. Resort on New Link Road in Borivali (West) on Saturday evening.

According to the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB), the incident was reported around 6:22 pm at the Zanshi Rani Laxmibai Lake. The victim, identified as Mohammad Altaf Sharif Shaikh, initially believed to be 18 years old, fell into the water under unknown circumstances.

Firefighters arrived at the scene promptly and rescued the individual from the lake. He was immediately rushed to Shatabdi Hospital for medical attention.