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Two boys drown while chasing coconut in swollen river in Chhattisgarh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:01 AM
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Two boys lost their lives after falling into a swollen river while trying to retrieve a coconut in Chhattisgarh. Local authorities confirmed the drowning as the river surged following recent rains.
Local officials in Chhattisgarh reported that two boys drowned after entering a swollen river in an attempt to retrieve a coconut that had floated downstream. The incident occurred as the river rose rapidly following heavy monsoon showers, making the water fast‑moving and hazardous.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the site shortly after the boys were seen struggling in the water, but they were unable to prevent the tragedy. Authorities have warned residents about the dangers of entering flood‑affected streams and have urged the public to stay away from swift currents.
The incident underscores the heightened risk posed by sudden river swelling during the monsoon season, prompting local administrations to increase monitoring of water levels and issue safety advisories in vulnerable areas.
No further details about the victims' identities have been released pending notification of their families. The police are conducting a routine inquiry to confirm the circumstances surrounding the drowning.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the site shortly after the boys were seen struggling in the water, but they were unable to prevent the tragedy. Authorities have warned residents about the dangers of entering flood‑affected streams and have urged the public to stay away from swift currents.
The incident underscores the heightened risk posed by sudden river swelling during the monsoon season, prompting local administrations to increase monitoring of water levels and issue safety advisories in vulnerable areas.
No further details about the victims' identities have been released pending notification of their families. The police are conducting a routine inquiry to confirm the circumstances surrounding the drowning.