2 drown in river while collecting snails

Two persons drowned in the Chengi River in Khagrachhari while collecting snails on Friday morning.

The incident took place at around 10 am at Nalchhara village under Bhaibonchhara union in Khagrachhari sadar upazila.

The deceased were identified as Piyasi Chakma, 14, daughter of Bideshi Chakma at Nalchhara village, and Riya Chakma, 25, daughter of Rupaya Chakma of the same area.

Piyasi Chakma was a student of class seven.

Several people went to the banks of the Chengi River to collect snails. At that time, Riya Chakma lost her balance and fell into the river. Piyasi Chakma also jumped into the river to rescue Riya. She also drowned because the water was deep.

After an hour of searching, the bodies of the two were recovered.