Body of 16-year-old boy who drowned in sea washes ashore
The body of a 16-year-old boy who drowned at Marina Beach has been recovered. G. Sudarshan was swept away by strong waves while swimming with his brother. A coordinated search effort involving multiple agencies was launched following the incident.
- ▪The victim was identified as G. Sudarshan from Avadi, studying in 11th grade.
- ▪Sudharshan was dragged into the sea by strong waves while bathing with his younger brother.
- ▪A special police team, along with local fishermen and rescue teams, conducted an intensive search operation.
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The body of a 16-year-old boy who was dragged into the sea by strong waves in Marina Beach, washed ashore near the Harbour Beach on Monday. The police recovered the body and sent it to the Government Royapettah Hospital for post-mortem examination.The victim was identified as G. Sudarshan from Avadi studying in 11th grade. Police sources said Sudarshan and his younger brother Kamalesh had gone to Marina Beach on Friday. Around 6 p.m., the brothers were bathing in the sea behind the Kannagi statue when Sudarshan was caught in the strong waves. Following a complaint lodged by the boy’s family at the Marina Police Station, a special police team led by the inspector launched an intensive search operation with the help of local fishermen and volunteer rescue teams using boats.
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