Kundapura, Sept. 7, 2025: Three youths drowned and one was critically injured after being swept away by strong waves at Gopadi Beach in Kundapura taluk on Sunday afternoon.
A team of ten youths from Bengaluru had visited the beach, of whom seven ventured into the sea. Four were caught in the waves, and three drowned, reports said.
Local residents managed to rescue one youth, who was rushed to Manipal Hospital in a critical condition. Fire and police personnel arrived at the spot, while rescue operations were carried out by expert diver Ishwar Malpe’s team along with local volunteers.