Venkatesh Doppalaudi, a 33-year-old man Indian Sumner was found dead in Kansas hours after he was reported missing after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. county. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, prompting an immediate rescue operation. When the car was recovered, the driver was still missing.
The search was suspended overnight. His body was recovered on Sunday after local authorities were alerted that Venkatesh was missing and requested assistance in locating him.
Sunday, Summer County Sheriff’s The office announced that the body of the missing driver had been found. Deputies responded to the 600 block of South Oliver Road after receiving a report of a submerged vehicle on the west side of the bridge.
Venkatesh Doppalaudi death: Here’s what eyewitnesses say
A witness told deputies they observed the vehicle enter the water with someone still inside. Rapid and powerful floods hindered wellington Fire department’s ability to enter water. The Kansas Highway Patrol and a police drone assisted in the search for the driver.
Venkatesh Doppalaudi’s body found
The deceased’s body was found about 1.3 miles downstream on Oliver Road on Sunday. He lives in Omaha, Nebraska. According to local media reports, he hails from Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh.
After he was reported missing, his family asked local leaders for help.
Venkatesh Doparaudi’s family
Venkatesh’s father Doppalapudi Rambabu and other family members are in shock and despair. They found themselves in a helpless state without being able to get any information about Venkatesh. Therefore, they sought help from local leader MLA Eluri Sambasiva Rao. The family begged him to expedite the search for Venkatesh at the earliest.
In response, the Ministry of Justice wrote a letter to key leaders of state and national governments. He urged ministers like Rammohan Naidu, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar and Nara Lokesh to take action on the issue. He asked them to engage with the US Embassy to assist in the deployment of a rescue team tasked with locating the young man and ensuring his safe return home.
