31 India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone (www.bbc.com) posted 306 days ago by woxter 306 days ago by woxter +34 / -3 India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone The man, who has now been suspended, was taking a selfie when he dropped his phone into the water. 49 comments share 49 comments share save hide report block hide replies
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