Tirthahalli: Two youths drown in river

Team Udayavani, Sep 10, 2023, 6:28 PM IST

Two young individuals who embarked on a trip from Bangalore have gone missing and are believed to have tragically drowned in the tumultuous waters of the Bheemanakatta River. The ongoing search and rescue mission is encountering considerable challenges due to the elevated water levels in the river.

The missing individuals have been identified as Gautham (27) and Sanjay (25), both employed in a private company. They had ventured into the Bheemanakatta River for a leisurely swim, but their excursion took a harrowing turn as they failed to resurface.

Local authorities have initiated an intensive search operation to locate Gautham and Sanjay. Trained search and rescue teams, including divers and specialized equipment, have been deployed to the scene, working tirelessly to locate any signs of the missing youths.