A 42-year-old man went missing in the Pampa river near Aranmula on Tuesday. The missing person has been identified as Vishnu, a native of Krishnapuram in Alappuzha district.

According to Fire and Rescue Services officials, the incident occurred near the Malakkara Palliyodam Ghats when Vishnu, along with a group of relatives, visited the spot in the afternoon. The tragedy unfolded when a 12-year-old boy from the group was caught in strong currents.