Puri Beach Tragedy: Two Rajasthan Tourists Die After Drowning, Three Hospitalised
Puri, Nov 10 (UDN): A beach outing turned tragic at Odisha’s Puri beach after two tourists from Rajasthan died following a drowning incident involving five members of their group. Three other tourists were rescued and are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.
The deceased have been identified as Chutra Ram (23) and Padma Ram (22), both residents of Rajasthan.
According to reports, a group of nine tourists from Rajasthan had visited Puri beach for a holiday. Despite warnings from lifeguards deployed along the coastline about high tides and the risks of entering the sea, some members of the group reportedly ventured into the water to bathe.
During the incident, five tourists were caught in the strong currents and swept into deeper waters. They struggled to stay afloat, triggering an emergency rescue operation.
Following information about the incident, lifeguards, police personnel and fire services teams rushed to the spot and launched a joint rescue operation.
Four tourists were pulled out of the sea and immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical attention. However, one of the rescued tourists succumbed while undergoing treatment.
Meanwhile, another tourist who had gone missing was traced later, and his body was recovered from the sea.
The three other rescued tourists are currently receiving medical treatment.
The incident has once again highlighted the dangers of entering the sea during high tides and the importance of following safety instructions issued by lifeguards at popular tourist destinations.
Further details regarding the incident are awaited.