Tragic Bros Poisoned While Trying To Fill Swimming Pool

Story ByAna LacasaSub EditorJoseph GolderAgencyCentral European News 

These tragic two brothers have died from carbon monoxide poisoning while trying to pump water from a well to fill a swimming pool on a hot day.

The incident took place in the municipality of Noetinger in the northern Argentine province of Cordoba when the brothers decided to fill the pool on a hot summer’s day in the South American country.

Picture Credit: CEN/Maximiliano Molas

One of the brothers went down the well but fainted when the water pump’s exhaust filled the confined area with poisonous carbon monoxide, according to reports.

His brother ventured down the well to try and help him out but ended up fainting as well.

A group of friends called the emergency services and the two victims, identified as 22-year-old Joaquin Molas and 19-year-old Maximiliano Molas, were lifted out of the well by firefighters, according to local media.

Picture Credit: CEN/Maximiliano Molas

Reports said the brothers were rushed to a nearby hospital, but nothing could be done to save their lives.

It is believed the siblings died of carbon monoxide poisoning although it is unclear whether autopsies have confirmed this yet.

Reports did not mention if the incident is being investigated by the authorities in the northern Argentine province.

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