Latest news with #Issac
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Dad dies a year after freak accident while riding his daughter's e-scooter
Isaac Craig was involved in a serious collision while riding his daughter's e-scooter. He was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign while testing out a new tyre on his daughter's e-scooter A dad has tragically died one year after a freak accident involving his daughter's e-scooter. In March 2024 Isaac Craig was involved in a serious collision while riding his daughter's e-scooter. He was hit by a driver who ran a stop sign while testing out a new tyre on his daughter's e-scooter near his home in Townsville, Queensland. He was rushed to hospital and as a result of his injuries he was left almost completly bedridden and struggled to perform everyday tasks. In a heartbreaking message his stepson, Callum Albert wrote online: "He spent most of his days alone in his room... the smallest things would bring him joy like hearing the kids come and go or having conversations that he never wanted to end. It was his way of holding on to normalcy." Callum said that it had been heartbreaking to watch him slowly deteriorate both mentally and physically and explained that on his stepfather's worst days, he would lock himself inside his bedroom and was "slipping further into depression". But tragically, Issac suffered a heart attack last month, not a direct complication linked to the accident. He was without a flow of oxygen to his brain for 24 minutes before he was revived and rushed to Townsville Hospital, MailOnline reports. He was placed in ICU where doctors found he had little to no brain activity and a week later Issac's wife Lisa was forced to make the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support. His grieving family initially faced the possibility of losing their family home but mortgage payments have been paused while the family comes up with a solution. Callum started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for house expenses, cremation expenses, daily expenses of Issac's wife and daughter and future bills has raised over $3,000. Th page said: "If donations do come, all of it will be given to his widowed wife and she will use it to best herself and their daughter Rebecca's current financial situation. "She has no idea about any of this (now she does) but I do know this will make her happy cry and to be relieved that even though it's not all the pressure, at least some is taken off her shoulders." In an update on Friday June 20, Callum said his mother had been aware of the campaign and that she had received his stepfather's ashes. He wrote: "Hey guys it's been a few days, not much has changed, mum has received Isaac's ashes back so he's finally back home with her." He added: "The support has been overwhelmingly substantial! Thank you to everyone who has helped so far."
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who was Issac Paul Olakkengil, the Indian engineer who died in scuba diving incident in Dubai
Issac Paul Olakkengil was a skilled civil engineer specializing in Building Information Modelling, working in the UAE since 2019 Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Kerala, India, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a scuba diving training session at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The tragic incident unfolded while Issac was on vacation with his wife and younger brother, partaking in the Eid Al Adha holidays. The news of his untimely death has sent shockwaves through the Indian expatriate community in the UAE, where Issac had built a thriving professional life. A life built on precision, passion, and progress Issac hailed from Naduvilangadi in Thrissur, Kerala. A driven and accomplished engineer, he specialized in Building Information Modelling (BIM), a sophisticated digital process essential in modern construction. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Calicut University in 2016, he steadily climbed the professional ladder. He first gained experience in India, including a stint with Indian Railways, before moving to the UAE in 2019. There, he worked with prominent firms such as Omnix International, Aspen Creations, and most recently as a BIM Coordinator at PNC Architects in Dubai, a role he held since May 2022. Issac's expertise spanned tools like Revit Architecture, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Enscape, and he was certified in BIM Technology and BIM Coordination. He was fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and his colleagues and peers admired his methodical nature and professional diligence. A family of engineers, bound by love and shared ambitions Engineering ran in the family. Issac's wife, Reshma Olakkengil, is also an engineer based in Dubai. His younger brother, Ivin Olakkengil, lives and works as an engineer in Abu Dhabi. The three shared a close bond, not only familial but also intellectual and professional. All three were part of the same scuba diving training session at Jumeirah Beach when the incident occurred. According to David Pyarilos, Issac's uncle, who is currently supporting the family with legal procedures and the repatriation of the body to India, 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he [Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack.' 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted underwater. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two,' Mr Pyarilos told the press. Issac was rushed to the hospital, but despite resuscitation efforts, he could not be saved. His brother Ivin collapsed upon reaching the hospital, overwhelmed by the event. He was placed under observation and later declared out of danger. Mr Pyarilos added, 'Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond.' According to Khaleej Times, Ivin was only informed of his brother's death on Saturday, June 7. An ongoing investigation Dubai police have since launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities have seized the scuba diving equipment used during the session for analysis, as part of standard safety and procedural checks. The training was conducted in a designated diving area at Jumeirah Beach, popular among beginners and tourists. The family is now focused on completing the necessary legal formalities for the repatriation of Issac's body to India, a process being handled with the assistance of Mr Pyarilos. The UAE's Indian community, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has expressed condolences, remembering Issac as a hardworking, soft-spoken professional who had earned respect in his field and among his peers. While the incident has been reported widely, it is the story of the man behind the headlines, a committed husband, brother, and engineer, that resonates most.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indian engineer dies due to cardiac arrest during scuba training at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
A 29-year-old Indian expat lost his life during a scuba diving session at Jumeirah Beach on Friday — while spending the Eid Al Adha holidays with his family in Dubai, as per a report by The Khaleej Times. The deceased, identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil , was an engineer based in the UAE. His relative told The Khaleej Times, Issac suffered a cardiac arrest after experiencing difficulty breathing underwater. David Pyarilos, Issac's uncle who is assisting the family with the legal procedures, told the media house that the incident happened during a training session at a designated scuba diving area in Dubai on Friday. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o Alarme que afasta os Ladrões Verisure Leia mais Undo 'They were participating in a beginners' training session when Issac began to struggle with his breathing and drifted away from the rest of the group,' said Pyarilos. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) He was immediately pulled out of the water and transported to a nearby hospital but could not be revived. Live Events ALSO READ: Dubai's new airport promises shorter queues, quicker check-ins & immigration procedures 'We are currently coordinating with the relevant authorities to complete the documentation needed for the repatriation of his body,' added Pyarilos. Advice for divers Filipino instructor Bimbo Calitis, founder and CEO of Amphibious Swim School in Jumeirah, told Khaleej Times: 'Those who want to learn diving must first check the background and credentials of the diving school.' ALSO READ: No more wait at the airport: Dubai to launch direct baggage delivery to your stay 'Once you sign a waiver, technically you are voluntarily relinquishing or surrendering some of your rights and, in the process, exonerate the diving school of legal responsibilities,' he added.
Mint
08-06-2025
- Mint
On Eid holiday with family, Indian techie dies in diving accident at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach
An Indian expatriate died during a scuba diving session off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on Friday. The deceased, identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil, was 29 years old. According to Gulf Times, Issac, originally from Kerala, was in Dubai with his family for the Eid Al Adha holidays. A civil engineer by profession, he had been working in the UAE. Issac had gone diving with his wife Reshma and younger brother Ivin in a designated training area. During the session, he reportedly suffered a heart attack after facing difficulty in breathing. 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he \[Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack,' said Pyarilos Davis, a relative, while speaking to Gulf News. 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted under water. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two,' he added. Issac was rushed to a nearby hospital but could not be revived. His brother Ivin also collapsed during the incident and is currently under medical observation. 'He is out of danger,' confirmed Pyarilos. 'All of them are engineers. While Issac and Reshma are in Dubai, Ivin is based in Abu Dhabi. Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond,' Pyarilos said. Ivin was informed of his brother's death only on Saturday. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and have seized the equipment used during the dive. The family is now working with police officials on repatriating Issac's body. 'We are working with the authorities to repatriate his mortal remains after we receive the necessary legal documents,' said Pyarilos.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Indian engineer, 29, dies while scuba diving off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
An Indian man died while scuba diving off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai on Friday. The deceased was identified as Issac Paul Olakkengil. According to a report in Gulf Times, Issac was enjoying Eid Al Adha holidays in Dubai with his family when tragedy struck. During a scuba diving session off Jumeirah Beach on Friday, Issac suffered a heart attack and could not be revived, his family said. He was only 29 years old. A civil engineer originally from Kerala, Issac had been working as a civil engineer in the UAE. On Friday, he and his wife Reshma, along with Issac's younger brother Ivin, had gone to Jumeirah Beach for a scuba diving session. The death occurred during training. Pyarilos Davis, a relative of Issac, told Gulf News that the trio were in a designated training area when Issac faced difficulty breathing and moved away from the group. 'It seems they were getting trained for scuba diving, and apparently, he [Issac] couldn't breathe properly and moved away from the pack,' said Pyarilos. 'So, everyone panicked and was impacted under water. I was told Reshma was rescued to the shore first, followed by the other two.' Issac reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest after facing breathing trouble. He was rushed to a hospital nearby but could not be saved. Ivin, his brother, also collapsed and is currently under observation. 'He is out of danger,' said Pyarilos of Ivin. 'All of them are engineers. While Issac and Reshma are in Dubai, Ivin is based in Abu Dhabi. Ivin's friends just told me they are concerned about breaking this heart-wrenching news to him, as the brothers shared a strong bond,' said Pyarilos. Ivin was informed of his brother's death only on Saturday. The family is now working with the police. An investigation has been launched into the incident and equipment used in the scuba diving session has been seized. 'We are working with the authorities to repatriate his mortal remains after we receive the necessary legal documents,' said Pyarilos.
