Manipal: Student drowns in river; Another in critical condition

Manipal: A student, Aaron Roger Lin (17) from Trivandrum, who was admitted to a private hospital in Manipal after drowning in the river at Nailapade in Alevoor, passed away early Wednesday (Aug 28) morning during treatment.

The incident occurred on Sunday (Aug 25) when Aaron, along with three other students, went for a swim. Unfortunately, he drowned. His parents have arrived from abroad.

Among the group, another student, Madhav (18) from Kolkata, is in critical condition and continues to receive treatment. The other two students managed to escape unscathed.

The local residents conducted an emergency rescue operation and rushed the students to the hospital, where they were admitted in critical condition.