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Kamil Hakan Dogan1, Serafettin Demirci, Zerrin Erkol

  • 1Department of Forensic Medicine, Meram Medical School, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey. drhakan2000@gmail.com

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Forensic autopsies revealed 18 well-recovered bodies over eight years. Most deaths were accidental drownings, highlighting the need for well safety measures to prevent fatalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Pathology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Bodies recovered from wells require identification and determination of death cause.
  • Several factors can lead to bodies being found in wells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze demographic features, manner of death, and autopsy findings for bodies recovered from wells.
  • To investigate the circumstances surrounding deaths in wells and recommend preventative measures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective investigation of 3940 death examinations and autopsies from 2000-2007.
  • Evaluation of 18 cases involving bodies recovered from wells, focusing on demographics, manner of death, autopsy findings, and well characteristics.

Main Results:

  • 18 (0.46%) of 3940 cases involved bodies recovered from wells.
  • Victim ages ranged from 4 to 74 years (average 40.4). 16 males and 2 females.
  • Accidental deaths (10) predominated, followed by suicides (6) and homicides (2). Drowning was the cause in 7 cases.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive scene investigation and autopsy are crucial for well-related fatalities.
  • Securing wells by covering them can significantly reduce accidental deaths.