3 siblings swept away while bathing in river in Odisha; two rescued, one missing

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday morning in Garhdeshwar, near the banks of the Baitarani River in Odisha’s Bhadrak district, when three siblings were accidentally swept away while taking a bath. According to local sources, two of the children have been rescued, while one young girl is missing.

What Happened and Where

The mishap took place when two sisters and their brother, accompanied by their cousin, went to the riverbank to take a bath in the morning. While bathing in the river, they reportedly slipped into deep water and were swept away by the strong current. The incident occurred near a shallow stretch that suddenly deepened due to recent water flow changes.

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Rescue Operation in Progress

At that time, a boy who was fishing nearby used his presence of mind to rescue two of the siblings, while the other sister is still missing. The fire and rescue team were continuing the search for the missing minor girl. However, the third girl remained untraceable, prompting a full-scale rescue effort by the Odisha Fire and Emergency Services team.

Community in Shock

The tragic incident has left the local community in deep grief. Parents and relatives of the missing girl have been anxiously waiting at the riverbank as the search continues. Authorities have urged residents to stay cautious near water bodies, especially as river levels fluctuate.