Mangaluru — A 21-year-old youth, identified as Chethan, tragically drowned while swimming in a natural waterbody under Kadaba police station limits on Sunday.
Chethan, a medical representative, had gone to Gundya Hole in Ichilampady with seven friends for a swim. According to police reports, none in the group were skilled swimmers. Witnesses say Chethan had reassured his friends that he wasn’t venturing into deep waters, but he reportedly slipped and was swept under.
The friends, who were regular visitors to the site, were unable to save him. Authorities later recovered the body.
Kadaba police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
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