Hyderabad: A 24-year-old man from Hyderabad drowned in the Jagannath Puri Sea, Odisha, on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3 PM when strong waves swept him away as he tried to take a selfie.
The victim, Vikas, lived in Janaki Nagar, Langer House, Hyderabad. He had gone to Puri on a pilgrimage on August 20 with his wife Shalini, their one-year-old son, and family friends.
Vikas entered the sea for a photo, but a powerful wave knocked him over and pulled him into deeper waters. His wife and others witnessed the tragedy unfold. Local police and rescue teams launched a search operation immediately, but his body was yet to be recovered by the time of reporting.
Family Seeks Help
The family remains in Puri, anxiously awaiting updates. They have requested assistance and can be contacted through Shalini at 6302180824.