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Kundapur: Two Youngsters Drown in Sowparnika River

  •   Sun, Jan 13 2013 06:28:54 PM

Kundapur: Two Youngsters Drown in Sowparnika River

Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur

Kundapur, Jan 13: In a tragic incident, two teenagers met watery grave while swimming with their friends at Aloor here on Sunday January 13.

The deceased have been identified as Shivraj Shetty (18), son of Sitaram and Rajivi Shetty; and Dhanraj Shetty (14), son of Ravindra and Shilvati Shetty.

At around noon, Shivraj and Dhanraj along with three of their friends went for a swim in Sowpanika river near Huntana Godi, Durgaparameshwari Temple. The others in the group were Sampanna, Sachin and Kapil from Aloor. Sachin and Sampanna are studying in Delhi and had come down on holidays.

Even while they were swimming, Shivraj and Dhanraj got washed away in the currents. Though locals rushed to their rescue, they could not be saved.

Shivraj was pursuing first year of diploma in engineering at RNS College, Murdeshwar. He leaves behind his parents and sister Shilpa who is studying in Bhandarkar's College, Kundapur.

Dhanraj was in the 8th standard at VKR School, Kundapur. He is survived by his parents and sister Dhanya who is in 3rd standard at Padukone school.

SI Sampath Kumar arrived at the spot.

A case has been registered in Gangolli police station.
  

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  • Julie D'Souza, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Jan 15 2013

    Heart breaking incident. Parents lost their children. May Almighty GOD grant these two families to bear this irreparable loss. May the departed souls rest in peace.

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  • abdul sattar habiballah, belapu/jeddah

    Mon, Jan 14 2013

    Dears when u r will to swim at least see the back ground of the river weather there is any round wind or any other problems it may cause your drown. By enquiring with the villagers or life guards, then only u can swim other wise it is the great loss to your parents and dependents. may your soul be RIP.

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  • nasir, manglore

    Mon, Jan 14 2013

    ANY ONE SWIMMING IN RIVER OR SEA MUST BE WEAR " LIFE JACKETS'
    we can avoide such accidents.
    And subject river there is no any danger sign board.

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  • THERESA LOBO, Mukamar-Sharjah

    Mon, Jan 14 2013

    Very sad and tragic incident. Death comes when you least expect. May God give strength and courage to their parents/near and dear ones to bear this loss. May their soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi / Bahrain

    Mon, Jan 14 2013

    The river appears to be shallow and stagnant. The unfortunate kids were either not knowing swimming or got stuck in lose sand.

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA

    Sun, Jan 13 2013

    A very sad and tragic incident. May their souls rest in eternal peace and give comfort and courage to the parents ,family members and friends on this unbearable loss.

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  • RTN MICHAEL MATHIAS SHIRVA ROTARY, PILAR SHIRVA

    Sun, Jan 13 2013

    very dangeres to swimming in river.very carefull when go to near water.

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  • GERALD, Modankap

    Sun, Jan 13 2013

    THE PERMANENT DISPLAY BOARD TO BE KEPT NEAR TO THE PLACE OCCURRED FOR FURTHER MISHAPS

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