Three youths drown in Sharavathi backwatersAccording to police, Chetan Jain (28) Sandeep (30) and Raju Ginivara (28) are said to have drowned.
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Shivamogga: Three youths reportedly drowned in the backwaters of the Sharavathi river after a coracle capsized near Kalasavalli in Sagar taluk on Wednesday.
According to police, Chetan Jain (28) Sandeep (30) and Raju Ginivara (28) are said to have drowned.
It is said that five persons had gone to have lunch in the middle of the river
in a coracle. It capsized partially while they were returning.
Vinay and Yashavanth reached the shore by swimming while three others drowned. Sagar Rural police have registered a case.
The Fire and Emergency Services Department personnel could not retrieve the bodies despite a search till night and it is expected to continue on Friday.