Family outing turns tragic as 2 minor brothers drown, mother goes missing in Odisha's Rengali reservoir

A family fishing trip turned fatal after a boat capsized in the Rengali Reservoir near Tailesara, under the jurisdiction of Kundheigola police station in Deogarh district, claiming the lives of two brothers while their mother remains missing.

While the bodies of the two brothers have been recovered, their mother remains unaccounted for, while their father fortunately survived the tragic mishap. Local authorities have been searching for the missing mother ever since.

The Incident

Onlookers witnessed the family of four setting out for a fishing excursion when their boat capsized in the reservoir. The father struggled against the currents but managed to swim to safety. However, their two young sons drowned in the incident, while efforts are ongoing to locate the mother, who is still declared missing.

Search Efforts

Despite the recovery of the boys' bodies, the search continues vigorously for the mother. Authorities are employing all available resources, hoping to bring closure to the grieving family.

Local authorities, along with community volunteers, are conducting a thorough search operation in the area. The police have confirmed the recovery of the children's bodies but continue to search for the missing mother.

Community Response

The local administration is offering support to the grieving family amid this heartbreaking episode. Kundheigola Police have commenced a formal investigation to ascertain the circumstances leading to the boat's capsizing. Authorities will review safety protocols for water activities in the reservoir to prevent similar tragedies in the future.