Three bodies recovered, one survivor critical, search for four missing underway

A family picnic turned tragic on Friday evening after eight tourists drowned at Shiroda-Velagar beach in Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district. While three bodies have been recovered and one teenager was rescued in critical condition, the search for four others continues.

According to police, the incident occurred around 4 pm when eight members of a family ventured into the Arabian Sea for a swim. The group, which included residents from Belgaum in Karnataka and Kudal in Sindhudurg, reportedly underestimated the depth and strength of the waves. Within minutes, they began struggling in the water.

Locals alerted police and disaster management teams, who launched an immediate rescue operation. Three bodies wer

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