Two men, said to be brothers, reportedly drowned at a river in Skibo District Portland yesterday.

Relatives have identified them as, 31-year-old Adrainnie Ivery and 21-year-old Tafuta Wigan, both of Trelawny.

Reports are that at about 1:30 p-m the men were among a group of relatives on a family trip.

While swimming in the river, one man got into difficulty and his brother attempted to rescue him.

However, both men submerged in the water.

Following a search their bodies were found and retrieved.

The mother of the 2 men said they were found holding on to each other.

The grieving mother said she is trying to stay strong.