Anandapur : As many as three people were swept away while collecting wood from the flood waters in Anandapur barrage of Baitarani river in Keonjhar district today afternoon. one of them was rescued by fire personnel.
According to locals, Jagabandhu Nayak, a resident of Kumunia village along with his two friends had gone to Baitarani river to collect wood from the flood waters, when they lost of control and were washed away.
On being informed, the Anandapur fire personnel reached the spot, rescued Jagabandhu Nayak. He was immediately admitted to Anandapur Sub-division hospital for medical treatment.
The fire department informed that they have recovered Jagabandhu but two others are still missing.
The search operation is underway and further information are awaited.
