Berhampur, Aug. 25 -- Two persons, including a girl drowned while three others were rescued alive in separate incidents in Ganjam district today.

As per reports, a minor girl went missing while three others were rescued from Rushikulya river at Kanjiama village under Hinjilicut police limits in Ganjam district this morning.

Sources said four girls had gone to the river to collect Holy water for 'Khudurukuni Puja' today. While fetching water, the four girls slipped into deep water and swept away by strong current. Soon after, locals raised an alarm, following which fire officials rushed to the spot and rescued three of them while another is yet to be traced. Search operation underway to locate the other girl, said a fire official.

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