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Lifeguards rescue 2 from drowning in Panambur beach on Sunday


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 18, 2020: The lifeguards at the Panambur beach rescued two students from drowning in the sea on Sunday, October 18 . They were among tourists who had come to the beach for the weekend. The duo rescued were part of a group of 10 people who had come to the beach post-lunch.

Those rescued are identified as Sharanappa, 35 from Itagi in Vijayapura district and Nagaraja H S, 18 from Jokatte near Mangaluru.



Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project authorities had as a precautionary measure posted the lifeguards keeping in view the safety of the weekend crowd.

Incidentally, PBTDP on Friday had bid adieu to safety and management of the beach after their term ended. The lifeguards also rescued a person on Friday from a watery grave as well.