Two drowned in river accident

Two drowned in river accident

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people died after they were swept
away by a strong current in the Sembahe River in Medan.

The accident occurred on Monday when Hariyadi, 20 and his
friend Bala Krisna, 22, were swimming in the middle of the river.
Suddenly a strong current from the upper reaches of river swept
them downstream.

Their bodies were recovered by local residents a few hours
later, several kilometers from the site of the incident. Sembahe
River is a popular tourist spot in Medan. -- Antara