Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Drishti Marine lifesavers carried out a series of critical rescues across Goa’s coastline over the weekend, saving nine people, including Russian and German tourists, and responding to multiple emergency situations, officials said on Sunday.
At Querim beach, a 29-year-old man from Bengaluru was pulled out of a rip current by lifesavers Dhakhu Talkar and Akash Takkekar, who used a rescue tube and board to bring him safely to shore.
A challenging triple rescue unfolded at Morjim beach, where three Mumbai tourists — two men aged 24 and a 23-year-old woman — were dragged nearly 70 metres into the sea by a rip current. Lifesavers Mahadev Gawade, armed with rescue equipment, and Yogesh Gadekar on a jetski intervened swiftly and brought all three back safely.
At Candolim beach, a Russian child reported missing triggered an immediate search operation by lifesavers. The child was eventually found at another section of the beach and reunited with the family after standard identification procedures.
A Russian woman swimming at Arossim beach was also rescued after being caught in a rip current and unable to swim ashore. Lifesavers stationed nearby responded promptly and secured her safety.
In a rare marine injury at Utorda beach, a 35-year-old German woman suffered a stingray-related wound to her left leg. Lifesavers provided first aid and advised urgent medical follow-up.
A significant quadruple rescue took place at Agonda beach, where four tourists from Pune were swept deeper into the sea by strong waves. Lifesavers Vikas Velip, Pralhad Velip, and Sameer Kankonkar used a rescue tube, surfboard and jetski to bring all four men back to shore, averting a potential tragedy.
At Dudhsagar waterfalls, a 35-year-old man from Hyderabad sustained a cut on his leg after slipping on rocks. Lifesavers administered first aid and handed him over to his companion.
Drishti Marine officials said that with rising visitor numbers, beach safety teams remain on heightened alert across Goa’s coastline and major tourist sites.
