Darchula: One person has gone missing in the Mahakali River after a failed attempt to cross it using a tuin (traditional ropeway) today. The missing individual has been identified as 28-year-old Narayan Budhathoki from Dumling, Byans Municipality-2.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the incident occurred when the ropeway suddenly snapped mid-way across the river, causing Budhathoki to fall into the water. The District Police Office, Darchula, reported that a local had successfully crossed the river using the same ropeway just before the unfortunate incident.
Local authorities are currently conducting a search operation in the river to locate the missing person. The community is urged to exercise caution while using traditional ropeways, especially during this period when the river is swollen.