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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, May 16: In a tragic incident, four boys drowned while playing in the water at Koorkatta in Baikampady here on Friday May 16.
The deceased have been identified as Girish (7), Naveen (8), Neelappa (9) and Chidananda (9), all residents of Koorikatta.
They were among a group of five who ventured into the sea. While playing in the water, the three boys were pulled away by the strong waves.
The local fishermen rushed to their rescue but it was too late. Their bodies were retrieved soon after. One of the five boys, identified as Manjunath, was rescued.
Local BJP president Yogesh V, local corporator Raghuveer, Naveen Kanchan, Roshan Kunder, Taranath Salian, and Jeevan helped in the rescue efforts.
The deceased boys were children of migrant labourers from north Karnataka, sources said. They were studying in Baikampady government school.
Girish and Naveen were brothers, sons of Tirukappa from Haveri. Chidananda, son of Jamanna, was from Badami. Neelappa was the son of Jinjappa.
Panambur police arrived at the spot.
More details awaited.