Five individuals are feared drowned in the Tungabhadra River at Mantralayam, Andhra Pradesh,following a family gathering on Saturday. The group,consisting of ten relatives, had come together for a family function and a ritual. After completing the ritual,six members decided to take a swim in the river.
Tragedy struck when they misjudged the water's depth,leading to drowning. Alarmed relatives quickly alerted authorities,prompting swift response from local police. A rescue operation was initiated,involving expert swimmers and fishermen, and continued into the late hours of Saturday night .
The missing individuals have been identified as Satish and Yuvan Chandra from Hyderabad,Raghavendra and Dhanu from Mantralayam, and Sandhya from Uravakonda in Anantapur district. Fortunately, Aparna from Adoni managed to escape the water and is safe .
As rescue efforts persist,the community remains hopeful for a positive outcome,although the situation remains dire for families involved . The incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers associated with swimming in unfamiliar waters.
