The Indian-American community in Washington is rallying around the family of 44-year-old Dinesh Muthusamy, who remains on life support after a tragic drowning accident at Lake Sammamish State Park on 30 August.
According to the King County Sheriff’s Office, two people were pulled from the water that night after being spotted unconscious. Bystanders and patrol officers performed CPR for more than 30 minutes before paramedics rushed them to Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue. Issaquah police have classified the case as an accident.
Dinesh, described by friends as a devoted husband to Santhiya and loving father to their children aged 12 and 9, has been left with no chance of recovery, doctors have told the family.
A GoFundMe page set up to support them notes that “his unwavering love and values will live on through his children, but the thought of his absence already brings an unimaginable void.”
Beyond his home, Dinesh and Santhiya have been known for their contributions to the community. Santhiya has actively volunteered at the Veda Temple and Bellevue Hanuman Temple, organising cultural events that fostered tradition and togetherness.
For the Muthusamy family, however, the focus remains on navigating the painful days ahead, as their community comes together to support them in their time of grief.
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