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Illegal disposal of bodies in the water

Okay, so you know how when we go to the beach or swimming pool, we have to make sure we don't throw trash or litter in the water, right? Well, some very bad people sometimes do something much worse than that, they throw dead bodies in the water - this is called illegal disposal of bodies.

Now, when someone dies, their family and loved ones usually want to take care of the body in a special and respectful way, like by burying it in a cemetery or burning it in a cremation ceremony. But sometimes, people who have done bad things, like killed someone, don't want to get caught, so they try to get rid of the body secretly by throwing it in the water.

This is not only very wrong, but it can also be dangerous for other people in the water. Dead bodies can introduce harmful bacteria and germs into the water, which can make people sick. Plus, it's also not fair to the person who has died, because they deserve to be treated with respect even after they've passed away.

So, if you ever hear about someone doing this illegal act, you should tell a grown-up or the police right away, so they can stop it and make sure it doesn't happen again.
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