Kozhikode (Kerala), Sep 29 (PTI) Two school-going students met with a watery grave in a river in this district on Sunday, police said.
The deceased were identified as Risvan and Sinan, reportedly 10th standard students of a local school here.
Perambra police said the mishap happened when the boys ventured into Kuttiyadi river here to take a bath.
Though local people immediately launched a rescue mission and rushed them to a hospital, their lives couldn't be saved, they added.
In another incident, a Tamil Nadu native drowned in a local beach in nearby Thrissur district on Sunday.
Venkitesh (26), who came along with five others, went to take a bath in Edassery beach in Thalikulam in the district.
"He and five of his friends were staying at a homestay here. Only Venkitesh ventured into the sea. Others are safe," police said.
Though Venkitesh's body was fished out, he was declared brought dead at a nearby hospital, police said. PTI LGK KH
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