Archive · 27 May 2025
Five Bodies Retrieved in Godavari River Drowning Tragedy
After a group went to the river, several youths drowned in the Godavari River.
The incident occurred after they had lunch at a function.
While bathing, some got caught in the currents and pulled under.
Rescue teams, including the NDRF, searched for the missing.
Five bodies have been found, while search efforts continue for the remaining missing.
Officials are involved, and the dead bodies were sent for post-mortem.
The youths were not familiar with the location and depth of the river.
Five bodies have been recovered from the Godavari River.
The incident occurred on May 26, 2025, near Kamini Lanka.
The missing youths went to the river for a bath after a function.
NDRF personnel are continuing search operations for three missing youths.
The deceased were from Kakinada and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema districts.
- Who
- Youths aged 14-20, NDRF personnel, DSP
- What
- Five bodies retrieved after youths drowned in the Godavari River
- When
- Monday, May 26, 2025
- Where
- Godavari River, Kamini Lanka, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
- Why
- Entered the main course of the river and were caught in the current.
- Incident Location
- Kamini Lanka, Godavari River
- District
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema
- Deceased
- Vaddi Mahesh, Elipe Mahesh, Kranthi Maneul, Elaparthi Sai, and one unidentified
- Missing
- Three
- Involved Parties
- NDRF personnel, DSP
- Cause
- Ventured into deep water
- Ages
- 14-20