Mode of death in case of drowning
- Asphyxia
- Shock
- Fatal injuries
- Signs which indicate the occurrence of death by drowning
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Fine leathery froth is seen at the mouth and nostrils.
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Skin - corrugated appearance.
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Lungs –distended like balloons.
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Oedematous and spongy lungs.
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Fine white froth in larynx, trachea and bronchial tubes.
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Presences of water in lungs.
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Large amount of water in stomach along with the objects present in the water like algae etc.
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Injuries on the animal body- Live at death - inflammatory process.
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Above feature are absent the carcass should be thoroughly examined for other causes. Eg. Poisoning, violence, diseases etc.
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