Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)
Mangaluru, Sep 14: A student who had arrived at Panambur beach in the city drowned when swimming there. The other student was rescued by the life guards at the beach. The incident occurred on Tuesday September 13.
The student who was gobbled up by the sea was Praful (20), student of a private college at Moodbidri. He had come to Panambur beach on Tuesday along with five of his friends. The life guards had repeatedly warned the students about the lurking danger at the spot but the youngsters did not pay heed to these warnings..
A huge wave which lashed the shore then dragged Praful away into the sea. Another student, identified as Rathan (20), was rescued and admitted into a hospital.
The duo was accompanied by other fellow students, Rakesh, Prem, Leelaksha, and Bharath.
The student who lost his life happened to be from Somwarpet in Kodagu district. He was a BSW student, and had stayed away from attending the examination on T"uesday. The college management had got in touch with his parents and informed them about this absence on Tuesday morning.
A case of unnatural death was registered in Panambur police station relating to the incident.