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The deceased identified as Potul Ram Rao (50), a resident of Hubballi was employed with the railways, Hubballi division.
Rao had come to Yallapur on a holiday trip with his family and friends on Sunday. The mishap took place when he ventured into the water for a swim. He however was washed away by the water current and rescue efforts by his friends went in vain.
Rao’s body was recovered on Monday, December 26 morning.