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MORJIM: Nine tourists from Delhi were rescued from drowning on Tuesday evening after being caught in a strong sea current while swimming off Morjim beach.
According to officials, the group was part of a larger gathering of around 25 visitors, of whom nearly 15 entered the water despite repeated warnings issued by on-duty lifeguards and police personnel. As the group ventured into deeper waters, six individuals managed to swim back safely to shore, while nine others were swept into stronger currents and required rescue.
The rescue operation was carried out by lifeguards from Drishti Marine, who responded immediately to the emergency call. Four persons were rescued using rescue boards, two were brought to safety using a jet ski, and three others were saved with rescue tubes.
The coordinated operation involved a team of five lifesavers — Vinod Salelkar, Vikram Talkar, Sant Parab, Vikas Chavan, and Mahadev Gaude — supported by an onshore team that arranged medical assistance as a precautionary measure.
All nine individuals were safely brought back to shore and were reported to be in stable condition, officials said. Authorities have once again urged beach visitors to strictly follow safety instructions and avoid venturing into restricted or high-risk zones during rough sea conditions.
