Udupi: Class 9 boy drowns in temple pond

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Aug 25: A Class 9 boy drowned in a temple pond in Udupi city on Tuesday, Aug 25, late in the afternoon.

The incident occurred at the pond of Sri Lakshmi Venkataramana Temple in Udupi city.

Swimming expert Eshwar Malpe, responding to a request from local residents, went deep into the pond multiple times and recovered the boy’s body.

More details are awaited.

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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Wed, Aug 26 2026
Rest in Peace ...

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CA Ned DCunha, Chikmagalur/Mangalore
Wed, Aug 26 2026
Looks like the pond is not supervised. Lifeguard should always be there in such places.

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Rita, Germany
Wed, Aug 26 2026
Sad to hear this.Where parents not with them?Such accidental deaths are increasing in last time .Kindly see that one person goes with to ponds to take bath .To support if child cant come out of own.Heartfelt sympathies to family.May his soul rest in peace does anyone clean the pond ?Whether the bottom might be slippery ?

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Shanthi fernandes, Udupi
Wed, Aug 26 2026
Very sad. Parents please check whether your child knows breathing, bubbling, and cycling in deep pool. And check their stamina whether they can swim for a long time. Otherwise dont send them to any pool, river or sea. I am a coach, thatswhy igive this advice. Take care of your family.

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