Karnataka man falls into Cauvery river while posing for photo, search underway

A 36-year-old man was swept away in the Cauvery River in Karnataka’s Mandya district, while trying to take a photo on Sunday evening.

The victim, identified as Mahesh from Mysuru, was an auto driver who had come for a picnic with friends near the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) area near Sarva Dharma Ashram in Srirangapatna.

According to eyewitnesses, Mahesh slipped and fell into the river while posing for a photo. With the water level high and the current strong, he was quickly carried away.

Rescue teams, including fire and emergency services personnel, have launched a search operation at the site. The incident has been registered under the jurisdiction of the KRS Police Station.

In another incident on Sunday from Mandya district, two men riding a motorcycle died after their vehicle allegedly crashed into a bridge on the Visvesvaraya Canal within Koppa police station limits.

According to police, the accident occurred around 2.30 pm when the rider reportedly lost control while crossing the bridge and hit the railing. Both men fell into the canal and died on the spot.

A case has been registered in connection with the accident, and the bodies were handed over to their families after post-mortem examinations. Further details about the deceased are awaited.

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