Palakkad (Kerala) | Two persons from Tamil Nadu drowned in the Bhavani river near Attappady here on Friday, police said.

The deceased were identified as Sathyam (18) and Nitheesh (19), both natives of Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

According to police, the duo had visited Chavadiyur, a tourist destination on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border near Attappady in the district.

Police said the two entered the river and ventured into a deeper section.

Locals alerted Fire and Rescue Services personnel, who launched a search operation.

After a search lasting over an hour, the bodies were recovered, officials said.

Police have initiated a probe into the incident and said a case will be registered.