One student has died and another remains missing after five youngsters were swept away by strong waves at Visakhapatnam’s Ramakrishna Beach, according to police. The incident occurred on Saturday when the group entered the sea near the popular beachfront.
Lifeguards rescued three of the five youngsters after the waves swept them away. The body of one of the two missing students was later recovered, while a search operation continued for the other, police said.
The incident has brought renewed attention to the risks faced by visitors at heavily used urban beaches, where changing sea conditions can quickly turn recreational activities into rescue emergencies. The report did not specify the students’ ages, identities, the exact location where they entered the water or whether any warning had been issued at the time.
Police have booked a case and taken up an investigation. The search operation for the missing student was underway when the report was published. No further details about the rescue effort, the condition of the three survivors or the agencies involved in the search were provided.
Ramakrishna Beach, commonly known as RK Beach, is one of Visakhapatnam’s prominent public waterfront spaces. The incident highlights the safety responsibilities that accompany the use of open coastal areas, particularly when visitors enter waters affected by strong waves. The police investigation and ongoing search are expected to establish the circumstances leading to the incident.
Authorities had not provided further information on the missing student or announced the completion of the search operation in the details available.
