Two Rajasthan Tourists Drown After Rip Current Sweeps Group at Puri Beach
Puri: A tragic incident unfolded at Puri Beach on Monday when two young tourists from Rajasthan lost their lives after being caught in a powerful rip current while taking a bath in the sea.
According to reports, the victims were part of a group of four friends visiting the popular coastal destination.
The deceased have been identified as Chutra Ram (23) and Padma Ram (22), residents of Rajasthan’s Barmer district.
The incident occurred near Sector-4 of the beach, where the group had entered the water despite strong sea currents.
As the four friends were bathing, a sudden and powerful rip current dragged them towards deeper waters.
Lifeguards on duty immediately launched a rescue operation and managed to pull three of the tourists to safety.
However, Padma Ram went missing during the incident, prompting an intensive search operation.
His body was later recovered from the sea. Meanwhile, Chutra Ram was rescued and rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital in Puri, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers posed by rip currents along the coastline and underscores the importance of adhering to safety advisories issued by lifeguards and local authorities.
Police have initiated the necessary formalities, while family members of the deceased have been informed about the tragedy.
The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the tourist destination.
