Two youths drown in Gopalpur sea

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Two college going students drowned in the sea at Gopalpur on Sunday afternoon after being swept away by a strong undercurrent. The incident occurred around 4 pm when the boys were bathing in the sea. The deceased were identified as Satyabrata Mohanty (21), a resident of Chandraprabhasahi in Godabarshnagar area and a Plus II Science student of Khallikote Junior College and K Dineshu of Kamalpur area in Brahmapur. Dineshu was also a student, sources said.
According to sources, both the deceased were bathing near the light House when they suddenly swept away by the undercurrent.
Though two Homeguards who were present there tried to rescue the duo, but failed.
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