Bodies of two of the four missing persons found near dam site

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Press Trust of India Wayanad (Ker)
Last Updated : Jul 19 2017 | 6:23 PM IST
The bodies of two men, among thefour who went missing on July 16 while fishing at Banasura Sagar dam in the district in a coracle, were recovered today, police said.
The bodiesof Melwin (34) and Wilson (50) were found floating this morning near a spot from where theywent missingm they said, adding a search was on for the others.
Police and Fire and Rescue Servicepersonnel tried in vain on Monday to trace the bodies.
Though Indian Naval divers joined the rescue operations last evening, it could not be continued due to poor light and bad weather, they said.
Seven persons had set out for fishing late on Sunday night without obtaining permission in a coracle, which capsized.
Three of them swam to safety.

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First Published: Jul 19 2017 | 6:23 PM IST

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