Bantwal : A youth from Hassan who jumped into the Netravathi river from the old building near Goodinabali in Panemangalore on October 19, Monday morning was rescued at Goodinabali.

The youth was later admitted to a hospital in Bantwal. He has been identified as Kumar of Hassan. He is a driver in a private bus operating between Mangaluru and Bengaluru. He had jumped into the river at around 8. 15 am. The reason behind his suicide attempt is not known.

Muhammad was assisted by Shihab and Staly in the rescue effort which was possible with the help of the Seva Rakshak boat donated by Sevanjali Prathishtana.