Mandya, June 24 -- A visit to the scenic Muthathi riverbank ended in unimaginable tragedy on Wednesday evening, June 24, when five members of a family from Channapatna drowned in the Cauvery river near Muthathi in Malavalli taluk.

The deceased have been identified as Chaitra, 20, Shwetha, 38, Vijayamma, 50, Priyanka, 28, and Mahesh. According to the police, the family had travelled to Muthathi and visited the Mutthettaraya temple at around 4.45 pm. After spending some time at the temple, they proceeded towards the riverbank.

Sources told Siasat.com that the family members entered the river while attempting to take photographs. What began as a joyful family outing soon turned tragic when they reportedly ventured into a dangerous section ...