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The body of Ravichandra (21), who had drowned in the River Cauvery at Balamuri on Thursday evening, was fished out yesterday.

Ravichandra, along with his colleague Mohan Kumar, had gone for a swim in the river when the two were swept away by the strong current and drowned.

While the body of Mohan Kumar was retrieved shortly after the incident by Fire and Emergency Services personnel with the help of expert divers, Ravichandra's body was found yesterday near a temple at Balamuri, about one kilometre from ShambukatteMoole, the spot where the duo had reportedly entered the river.

The deceased were employed at Kaynes Technology in Belagola, Mysuru. After work...