Meghalaya: 4 boys rescued 2 from drowning

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 6, 2021

In an act of bravery, four boys rescued two girls from drowning after they accidentally fell into a river at Mookyndeng village in West Jaintia Hills District.

The incident took place on Sunday. 

Finie Suchiang (18) and Arkini Suchiang (12), both from Mulieh village – fell into the Syllek (Tyngkla) river while playing. 

On seeing, the four boys immediately jumped into the river and successfully rescued the two girls. 

They have been identified as Waiphangki Pala alias Maidong (22), Thranglut-o-ki Pala (17), Onyxstone Pala (19) and Kyrpang-i-man Suchiang (19).

The headman of Mookyndeng has expressed profound gratefulness to the brave hearts.