A Russian died of burn injuries as he forgot to switch off the water-heater after immersing himself in a bath tub in an inebriated state, police said Saturday.
Alexander Nesterovich, 51, who succumbed to his severe burn injuries at the Apollo Victor hospital in Margao, 35 km from here, was staying at a five-star resort in south Goa, where the accident happened.
"The deceased was under the influence of alcohol," a police spokesperson said, adding that the burn injuries were a result of staying immersed in the tub's scalding hot water.
He was rescued from the tub after he recovered from his drunken stupor and shouted for assistance, police also said.
Goa is a popular beach tourism destination for Russians and over a lakh Russians visit the state annually.
