ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Diver Abdul Rehman LCD (T) in a rescue operation, recovered the body of a lady who drowned in Rawal Lake.

The search operation, in the ice-cold waters of the lake, was conducted immediately on receiving the call for assistance from Islamabad Police and Capital Development Authority (CDA), said a Pakistan Navy media release.

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Later, the body of the deceased lady was handed over to the family. Pakistan Navy diver’s prompt and quick response was a manifestation of organisational professionalism and dedication, it added.

Earlier, Pakistan Navy Diving teams also stationed at Sailing club locality have performed various successful search and rescue operations in Northern areas and at Mangla Dam.

It mentioned that the basic aim of deputing the Pakistan Navy diving team at Rawal Lake near the sailing club is to provide assistance to civil authorities and counter any emergency situations.