Nabarangpur: A 18-year-old youth fell into the water and went missing while taking a selfie near the Ghumareswar waterfall in Nabarangpur district on Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Haribandhu Goud (18), son of Prafulla Goud of Koraput district.
According to reports, the incident occurred while Prafulla had gone to Ghumareswar Temple with his two friends.
After visiting the temple, he was roaming near the waterfall. While taking a selfie he accidentally slipped and he fell into deep water.
Following this, the family members of the youth have registered a complaint at Tentulikhunti police station regarding the mishap.
On being informed, fire personnel reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.