Puri: Two tourists died after being caught in a strong rip current while bathing in the sea at Puri beach on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as 23-year-old Chutra Ram and 22-year-old Padma Ram. Both were from Rajasthan’s Barmer district.
According to reports, four friends from Barmer were on a visit to Puri. On Monday they went to the beach in front of a hotel in Sector 4, and ventured into the sea for a bath.
Unfortunately, they faced a rip current. As they were being swept away, lifeguards noticed them and jumped into the water to help them. They managed to pull three of the tourists out of water, while Padma Ram could not be traced.
A search operation was launched, and Padma’s body was recovered hours later.
Of the three rescued persons, Chutra was in critical condition and was rushed to Puri District Headquarters Hospital. However, doctors declared him brought dead.
