Youngster from Hyderabad washed away in Godavari at Bhadrachalam

Expert swimmers roped in to trace missing youth. In view of recent rains, the water level in river increased slightly

Kothagudem: A 28-year-old from Hyderabad washed away in Godavari at Bhadrachalam in the district on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Harish, a native of Amberpet.

According to the police officials, the incident occurred when five youngsters from Hyderabad, who offered prayers at Bhadradri Temple, went to take a bath in the river. Harish was washed away as he could not gauge the depth of the waters.

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The four others were safe. Expert swimmers were engaged to trace the missing youth. In view of recent rains, the water level in the river increased slightly.