THRISSUR: A two-and-a-half-year-old girl died after falling into a waterlogged area in a canal near the house. The incident took place in Punnayoorkkulam in Thrissur. The deceased is Athithi, daughter of Chammannoor native Saneesh and Vishwani. Although the child was immediately rushed to the hospital, she was declared dead. The incident took place today morning. Saneesh and Vishwani have two children.

The elder child had accompanied Athithi to the nearby house. The elder child returned home after Athithi crossed the waterlogged area. However, Athithi soon went missing. She was later found in the waterlogged area during the search conducted by the family and locals. The body has been shifted to the Kunnamkulam Taluk Hospital.