Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, May 25: In a tragic incident, two persons including a teenager drowned in the Netravati river at Barimar near Mani here on Saturday May 25.
The deceased have been identified as Ajit Kumar (40) and Manish (14), residents of Kumble, Kerala.
Another person identified as Yakshith was rescued by the locals and admitted to hospital.
Ajit Kumar had come to Barimar to attend the wedding of relative Santhosh Kumar, son of Sanjeev Bogi. Ajit had brought along seven child artistes of Nattupolima Kala Sangha.
On Saturday evening, the seven children went to Netravati river and were playing near the tank. While swimming in the water, Manish and Yakshith got washed away. Seeing them struggle in the water, Ajit rushed to their rescue, but he too was pulled in by the currents.
The locals who rushed to the spot managed to bring Yakshith to safety, but the other two could not be saved.
A pall of gloom has descended on the family that was preparing for Santhosh's wedding, which is scheduled to be held on Sunday May 26.
Panemangalore hobli revenue inspector Rama Katipalla, village accountant Janardhan and others arrived at the spot.
Bantwal rural inspector Prasanna and other police personnel came to the spot and registered a case.