Ernakulam: Two individuals lost their lives when their two-wheeler fell into a river in Manjummel, Kochi. The victims have been identified as Kelvin Anthony and Muhammad Azad, both residents of Puthuvype. The accident occurred last night.
As per initial assessments by the police, it is suspected that the two men may have lost their way and, in the darkness, accidentally fell into the river. The scooter was discovered in the river around 10:30 p.m. by local residents. Then they alerted the fire department, initiating a rescue operation that involved the combined efforts of locals and firefighters.
The lifeless body of Kevin Antony was recovered on Thursday night, while Azad’s body was found on Friday morning. The two-wheeler involved in the incident belonged to Azad.
There were no handrails or safety measures in place along the riverside, which authorities are currently considering as a contributing factor to the tragedy.
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