Bantwal : A youth drowned in Netravathi River at Kagekana near Surikumeru Mani in Bantwal on Thursday, March 26.

The deceased is identified as Rahim(29) resident of Mani and he was returned from abroad.

It is said, Rahim with his friends had ventured into the river for bath, when the mishap happened.

Rahim along with his friends ventured into the river for a dip on Thursday afternoon, while his friends were near the river bank, Rahim ventured deeper into the water. Rahim lost balance and drowned. He also shouted for help. However, none of his friends knew swimming and he could not be saved.