Visakhapatnam, Oct 5, 2025

An Italian tourist died and another fell ill after they were swept away in the waves on Yarada Beach here on Sunday.

According to police, a group of 16 foreign tourists were taking a bath on the beach. Two of them, both Italians, began drowning when they ventured into deep waters.

Port Marine Police and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Lifeguards swung into action and brought them to the shore.

However, one of them was found in critical condition. The rescue workers performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) but in vain. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

The body was shifted to King George Hospital (KGH).

New Port Police registered a case and took up an investigation. The tourists ventured into the sea despit

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