12-year-old boy drowns in Payasvini Stream
Kasaragod: A 12-year-old boy died after he drowned in the Payasvini Stream at Poyinachi here on December 27.
The deceased has been identified as A K Adarsh (12), son of A Kumar from Mayippadi.
According to sources, Adarsh along with his parents came to their relatives house for the house warming ceremony. Adarsh along with other children went to the Payasvini Stream to play in the water. While they were playing in the water, a strong water Adarsh was dragged by strong water currents and drowned. Other children who had accompanied Adarsh screamed for help.
The locals immediately rushed to rescue Adarsh and lifted him from the stream. He was rushed to the hospital but he breathed his last on the way.
The body has been sent to Kasaragod General Hospital for post-mortem.
Adarsh was studying in 6th standard at Thekkil Paramba School.