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Indian-origin Orthopaedic Surgeon dies in Australia

Mystery Surrounds Drowning of Indian Doctor in Sydney Lake
Sydney: In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old orthopaedic surgeon from Karnataka's Kalaburagi district reportedly drowned while swimming in a lake near a bridge in Gold Coast city, Sydney, on Thursday.
The deceased, Dr Rahul Ragate, was serving as a Trauma Registrar at the University of Birmingham, NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. He was the son of a retired district surgeon from Bidar district.
According to news reports, the doctor was seen swimming in a nearby lake when he suddenly went underwater and did not resurface. Passersby immediately alerted authorities. The Queensland police launched an extensive search operation and later recovered his body. While initial indications suggest drowning, the exact cause of death will only be known following a full investigation.
Dr Ragate was regarded as a highly accomplished medical professional. He had recently moved from the UK to Australia to explore further career opportunities.
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The doctor's friend Shivakumar Chetty has said that Dr. Ragate had been registrar at the University of Birmingham, UK, before shifting to Australia. He has been working on the Gold Coast since June 1 and had gone for a walk on Thursday morning near the site where he reportedly drowned, which has given rise to suspicion regarding the cause of his death. A police investigation would reveal the truth, Chetty has added, reports Vartha Bharati.
Speaking to the Hindu, Sources close to the bereaved family said that former Bidar MP Bhagwant Khuba communicated with the Australian High Commission in India and is making all efforts to obtain necessary clearances to bring the mortal remains of Dr. Ragate to India.
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Medical Dialogues had previously reported that a lady doctor from Andhra Pradesh died in an accident while trekking in Australia. Vemuru Ujvala (23), a native of Krishna district, who was practising at a hospital in Brisbane, died after falling into a gorge while trekking with friends.