Depending on where you live, the Galaxy S23 Ultra can become highly daunting on your wallet, so it is natural to take care of your expensive flagship as best as you can. However, one government official went to exceptional lengths to retrieve his prized possession, to the extent that he drained thousands of liters of water from a dam, depriving the surrounding citizens of a valuable resource that is utilized regularly.
Dam had a 6.1-billion-liter water storage before it was drained to locate the submerged Galaxy S23 Ultra, but not all of it was drained
A food inspector named Rajesh Vishwas was capturing a selfie with his friends when his Galaxy S23 Ultra was accidentally dropped in the overflow section of the Kherkatta Dam located in India. The high water depth meant that locating the smartphone would not be possible using traditional methods, and taking a deep dive to find the Galaxy S23 Ultra may have been a risky approach too. So what steps does the government official take? Firstly, he called an irrigation department official, seeking permission to locate the handset.
Surprisingly, the irrigation department official granted permission, but only to drain a few feet of water. Shortly after, Rajesh rented a water pump to drain around 2.1 million liters of water over three days. Keep in mind that while the Galaxy S23 Ultra is water-resistant, it can only keep out water up to a depth of 1.5 meters and a duration of 30 minutes. Draining a valuable resource over a period of 72 hours can mean the flagship would not function by the time it was retrieved, but it appears that Rajesh was willing to play the odds.
Watch | A food inspector posted in #Chhattisgarh Kanker district was suspended after he drained out around 21 lakh litres of water from a reservoir next to a dam to fish out his recently-bought Samsung phone. pic.twitter.com/jXWzwfGSI3
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) May 26, 2023
His perseverance eventually rewarded him, as he successfully found his Galaxy S23 Ultra, but since the device had been submerged for too long, it would not power on. It would not take long for the other government officials to take note of what transpired, and as any sane mind would, another irrigation officer filed a complaint against Rajesh, resulting in the suspension of the latter’s duties. Rajesh attempted to paint a positive image of himself on social media, where he recorded a video explaining that the amount of water drained would have served no purpose for the citizens living in the surrounding area.
He also added that the 2.1 million liters of water released into the canals while attempting to search for the Galaxy S23 Ultra would have been beneficial for farmers. At this time, we do not have a monetary figure for the loss committed by Rajesh, but it was rather foolish of him to pursue this mission. It should also be mentioned that Samsung does not entertain warranties for its devices that have been submerged underwater, so the government official will likely be paying the damages of the handset from his own pocket.
News Source: Indian Express
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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