Two drown in Anayirankal dam

Onmanorama Staff

Published: July 17, 2021 10:05 PM IST Updated: July 17, 2021 10:25 PM IST

Doctor and his friend drown in dam in Anayirankal dam — Anayirankal dam. Photo: keralatourism.org

Munnar: Two persons who ventured for a bath in the Anayirankal reservoir in Idukki drowned on Saturday.

The deceased Dr Ashish (48), a native of Karnataka, and Gokul (32), estate manager of Chenduvari Estate were on a holiday trip. Ashish was a doctor in Tata Hospital in Periyakanal in the district.

According to reports, the incident happened at around 7 pm when the two along with other friends were attempting a swim in the reservoir.

Gokul reportedly drowned while trying to save Ashish. The bodies were retrieved by locals and shifted to the Taluk Hospital in Adimali.

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