Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Family Drowns in Odisha River After Temple Visit
A family in Odisha was visiting a temple and returning home when they tried to cross a river.
The water looked low, so they started walking.
Suddenly, a strong current swept them away.
Sadly, a grandmother, her daughter, and her grandson died.
However, a young girl, around 3 years old, was rescued.
The family had been to the Ratneshwari temple for a Navratri Puja.
The rescued girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Villagers searched the river after the family went missing.
Three family members drowned in the Bahuda river.
The incident happened in Odisha's Ganjam district.
Victims included a 55-year-old woman, her 31-year-old daughter, and a 4-year-old boy.
A 3-year-old girl was rescued from the river.
The family was returning from a temple visit when the incident occurred.
- Who
- Usha Behera, Anusuya Behera, Aditya, and one 3-year-old girl
- What
- Three family members drowned in the Bahuda river
- When
- Tuesday, reported on September 30
- Where
- Bahuda river in Odisha's Ganjam district
- Why
- The family was swept away by a strong current while crossing the river.
- Location
- Bahuda river, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Victims
- Usha Behera (55), Anusuya Behera (31), Aditya (4-year-old)
- Rescued
- One 3-year-old girl
- Incident Date
- Tuesday (reported Sep 30)
- Cause
- Strong river current
- Origin
- Returning from a ritual at Ratneshwari temple