Mangalore : Two persons ferrying towards Kannur from Ablamagaru Gatti Kudru drowned after a boat capsized near Kannur on September 10, Wednesday.
The drowned are identified as Joachim D’Souza (60), a resident of Gatti Kudru and Bhima (25) hailing from Haveri. The duo was crossing over to the side to collect stones to repair a road along with Ganesh. Suddenly the duo was pulled in by the currents and Ganesh, swam back to safety.
It is learnt that, Joachim decided to repair the road by himself at Gatti Kudru since his son was to get married on October 5 and hence trio were going to Kannur. The incident occurred on the way back, since the boat was loaded with seven sacks of stones.
Fire fighting personnel rushed to the spot and rescue operation is on.