Are Three Young Boys Drowned in the Godavari River in Andhra?
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Synopsis
A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in Andhra Pradesh as three young boys are feared drowned in the Godavari river. This incident follows closely on the heels of another tragedy where eight youths were swept away in the same river. The community is in mourning as search operations continue.
Key Takeaways
- Three boys feared drowned in Godavari river.
- Search efforts include police and SDRF.
- Previous incident involved eight youths.
- Community mourning and supporting affected families.
- Authorities investigating the circumstances.
Amaravati, May 27 (NationPress) In a heartbreaking incident, three young boys are feared to have drowned in the Godavari river located in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. This tragedy follows closely after eight other youths were swept away in the same river in the Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district just a day prior.
The recent mishap took place near Raavi Lanka in the Atchampet mandal of West Godavari.
As per police reports, the three boys who ventured into the river for a swim have gone missing. A search operation has been initiated by police and revenue officials.
The missing youths, identified as Pawan Kumar (15), Surya Teja (12), and Praveen (15), are from P. Gannavaram in the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
In the meantime, the bodies of seven out of eight individuals who had drowned in the Godavari in Konaseema district were recovered.
Search efforts by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are ongoing for one remaining youth.
The bodies of Vaddi Rajesh (15), his brother Vaddi Mahesh (15), and Subbitha Paul Abhishek (18) were retrieved on Tuesday morning, followed by the recovery of four additional bodies. The search continues for the eighth individual.
A group of eleven young people aged between 12 and 19 had visited the river for bathing near Kamini Lanka in Mummidivaram mandal.
While three youths managed to escape, the others were pulled away by the current.
Out of the group, four youths were from Kakinada district while the remaining four belonged to Konaseema district.
Personnel from the SDRF, police, Revenue, and Fisheries departments, alongside local fishermen and experienced swimmers, are actively participating in the search operation.
Eight boats, including three from the SDRF, and six drones have been deployed, under the supervision of Konaseema district Collector R. Mahesh Kumar and Superintendent of Police Krishna Rao.
The youths had attended a wedding in the family of a friend in Seri Lanka in K. Gangavaram mandal. After having lunch, they decided to take a dip in the river.
Initial investigations by the police indicate that when two youths began to drown, three others attempted to rescue them, leading to a chain reaction that resulted in all of them being engulfed by the water.
The three youths who reached the shore raised the alarm and sought help from locals.
Point of View
We stand with the affected families during this time of grief. It is our responsibility to report on such incidents with sensitivity, ensuring that the voices of the community are heard as they grapple with this tragedy.
NationPress
11/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Godavari river?
Three boys are feared drowned after they entered the river for a swim. This incident follows a previous tragedy where eight youths were also lost in the same river.
Who are the missing boys?
The missing boys are identified as Pawan Kumar (15), Surya Teja (12), and Praveen (15), all from P. Gannavaram in Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
What are the authorities doing?
Search operations are being conducted by police, SDRF, and local fishermen to locate the missing boys. Multiple boats and drones have been deployed.
How many boys were lost in the previous incident?
Eight youths were lost in a prior incident in the Godavari river; bodies of seven have been recovered, while search efforts continue for one more.
What led to these drownings?
The drownings occurred when several youths attempted to rescue friends who were struggling in the water, resulting in multiple individuals being swept away.
