National Disaster Response Force teams continued underwater search operations in the Tattehakkalu river near Bhatkal, Karnataka, where one family member remains unaccounted for after a drowning incident that claimed other relatives.
NDRF divers worked alongside local police and fishermen to sweep submerged stretches where strong currents complicated visibility. Rescue coordinators said equipment included sonar aids and boats adapted for narrow river channels in the coastal district.
The operation follows a tragedy in which multiple relatives drowned while collecting shellfish along the riverbank. Authorities have warned other villagers about hazardous water levels during seasonal flows that can surge without obvious surface warning signs.
Families gathered at the site awaiting news while officials maintained safety cordons to prevent additional accidents among onlookers. Medical teams stood by in case survivors required emergency care during extended recovery efforts through daylight and darkness.
Karnataka’s disaster response apparatus mobilized after initial local efforts proved insufficient for sustained underwater recovery. State ministers pledged support for the remaining search until the missing person is located and relatives receive definitive information.
NDRF teams continued searching the Tattehakkalu river near Bhatkal as one family member remained missing after the drowning that claimed other relatives who had entered the water to collect shellfish along the bank.
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