Andhra Pradesh beach tragedy: Four drown in Prakasam

Pakala (Andhra Pradesh): Four members of a family drowned at a beach in Prakasam district on Thursday, police said.

While three bodies have been recovered, the search for the fourth is still underway.

Prakasam district Superintendent of Police A R Damodar confirmed that the victims were part of a 20-member family from Ongole.

“Four persons died—two girls and two boys. One boy’s body is yet to be recovered. They drowned at around 2:30 pm today,” Damodar told PTI.

According to the SP, a whirlpool-like phenomenon pulled the four into the sea, despite them being good swimmers. He also noted that shifting sand further hindered their movement.

However, a police official and a fisherman managed to save one life, he added. Police have registered a case regarding the incident.