Search Underway for Three Boys Swept Away at Visakhapatnam Beach
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
Three 14-year-old boys are missing after being swept away by strong waves at Rushikonda beach in Visakhapatnam on Friday. The students, who were visiting from the Madhurawada area, were playing in the water when they were pulled into deeper sections by the tide. Local residents, swimmers, and marine police immediately launched a search operation, which has since been joined by a specialized scuba-diving team. City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi is personally monitoring the rescue efforts at the site near the IT SEZ junction. The identities of the missing boys have not yet been released by authorities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing safety risks at popular coastal tourist spots in Visakhapatnam, prompting urgent search operations by local emergency services.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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