Mangalore: Man, Nephew Engulfed by Waves at Tannirbavi

Pics: Brijesh Garodi
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (PS)

Mangalore, Dec 30: In yet another case of drowning, a man and his nephew were swept away by the waves at Tannirbavi beach here on Friday December 30.

William D'Souza (58) and his nephew Haren D'Souza (15) are the deceased. The incident took place at around 4.30 pm.

The two, along with their families were on an outing at the beach. They were about 20 people in all, and some of them went into the water to play. Haren went a little too far and got washed away. William at once swam towards Haren to save him, but he too met the same fate.

There were no locals around at the time of the incident, but they rushed to rescue the two as soon as the news spread. But by the time they reached the spot it was too late.

Their bodies were recovered and shifted to AJ hospital.

Haren is the son of Harold and Irene D'Souza, residents of Bondel. The couple have another daughter, Harlene, who is doing her engineering in Sri Devi Institute of Techonology, Bajpe. Haren was a 10th std student of Lourdes School in the city.

William is survived by wife Mabel and son Lennon.

A case has been registered in Panambur police station.