India, April 3 -- A tragic incident unfolded near the Akhuapada anicut under Bhandaripokhari police limits, where a 20-year-old youth drowned while bathing on Friday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Bholanath Behera, son of Ramesh Chandra Behera from Akhuapada village in Bhadrak district. According to reports, he had gone to the anicut around 12 pm along with friends.

Slips into deep water, rescued affter search While bathing, Bholanath reportedly ventured into deep waters and drowned. Local residents launched a search operation and managed to pull him out within 10 minutes. Declared dead at hospital He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Jajpur district, where doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

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