November 29, 2022: Two Indian nationals, who were pursuing higher studies in the US state of Missouri, died on Sunday, as one tried to save another from drowning.

The incident took place during the festive weekend at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the two deceased were Sunday Uthej Kunta, 24, and Shiva Kelligari, 25.

The highway patrol reported one of the men was swimming in the lake when he went beneath the water and did not resurface, the other man then dived into the water to try and help the man who was struggling.

Both students reportedly hailed from the state of Telangana and were enrolled in master's programs at one of the state universities.