Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Five Russian women were rescued from drowning late on Tuesday in two separate incidents in both the districts of the state.
Drishti Marine lifesavers conducted one triple rescue operation and a double rescue on the beaches of Candolim and Benaulim respectively, saving the lives of the foreign tourists visiting the coastal state, where foreign tourist footfalls peak around December.
Candolim: Three Russian females between the ages of 30 and 40 years, found themselves stuck in a rip current, while they were swimming together. Lifesaver Kartik Naik noticed them in distress and rushed to their aid. The three Russians were brought back to safety with the help of a rescue board.
Benaulim: Two Russian women, a 51-year-old and 52-year-old, were rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers Swapnil Farade, Samit and Dasharath Sangodkar after they were caught and dragged further into the sea by a rip current off the beach. The first victim was secured with a rescue tube by Farade and the second was rescued with the help of a jetski by lifesavers Dasharath Sangodkar and Samit.
Drishti Marine urges beachgoers to exercise caution, be responsible while enjoying the water this tourist season and follow instructions from lifesavers posted on the beaches to ensure public safety.
