Naraj: In a tragic incident, a man met a watery grave in the Kathajodi River while trying to save his son. The incident was reported from Kayibarta Sahi Ghat in Naraj area in Cuttack district today.

According to reports, Saroj Sahoo of Naraj area had gone to bathe in the Kathajodi River with his 8-year-old son today morning. However, he got trapped in the water while trying to rescue his son, who was drowning in the river.

He managed to save his son but drowned in the water. The locals rescued the victim in a critical condition and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead.