But the currents of the river were very strong and he was not able to drag his friend to the bank of the river. 
bʌt ðʌ kɜ˞ʌnts ʌv ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞ wɜ˞ vɛɹi stɹɔŋ ʌnd hi wɑz nɑt eɪbʌl tu dɹæɡ hɪz fɹɛnd tu ðʌ bæŋk ʌv ðʌ ɹɪvɜ˞. 
 Indian's voice is slightly fast-paced but maintains a monotone tone, with clear and crisp enunciation in the recording.