Udupi, May 1, 2024: A 12-year-old boy from Chikkaballapur city was saved from drowning at Vadabendeshwara beach on the Malpe Sea coast on Tuesday, police said.
The vigilant lifeguards noticed Shreyas struggling and calling for assistance. They swiftly deployed a jet ski and rescued him from the water.
Following the rescue, the boy received medical attention at the hospital for exhaustion and was discharged shortly after. A senior police official noted that the family has since returned to their hometown.
Despite warning signs erected by the district administration and police, lifeguards noted that visitors continue to venture into the sea and face perilous situations.