KATHMANDU: While gathering firewood in Bhimdatta Municipality-12, Kanchanpur, two teens were carried away by the Mahakali River. According to Inspector Ishwar Thapa of the Kanchanpur District Police Office, the event happened on Saturday.

The victims are identified as Bhimdatta-12 residents Saurabh Damai, 18, and Abi Damai, 15. Along the riverbed, Saurabh's body was found close to the Dodhara-Chandani suspension bridge.

The search for Abi Damai is ongoing, but his status remains unknown. Local residents and security personnel are actively involved in the search efforts.

The high river current, which has been made worse by the area's ongoing downpour, is impeding their attempts.