Padubidri : Two teenaged boys were drowned in the estuary of the rivulet, Kamini, near Padubidri on Thursday.

Mohsin and Mohammed Rais, both aged around 16, had been to the estuary, along with Mohammed Nabeel, for swimming. Passers-by who saw the boys struggling to come out of the currents rescued Nabeel. The other two were drowned.

The Kabini river which joins to the sea, the three youths swam into the water, while the two had drowned in the water.

Padubidri Police have registered a case. The investigation is on.