Search Underway for Two Missing Youths Swept Into Sea at Old Gangavaram Beach
A celebratory outing on Friendship Day turned into a search operation after two individuals were pulled into the sea by a powerful wave. Rescue teams are currently scouring the waters near the 'Suswagatham' Rock in Visakhapatnam.
Key takeaways
- Two individuals are missing after being swept away by strong waves at Old Gangavaram Beach on August 2, 2026.
- A 19-year-old woman was pulled into the sea while posing on the 'Suswagatham' Rock landmark.
- A 25-year-old man who jumped in to save the woman was also lost to the currents.
- New Port police and rescue teams have launched a formal search and rescue operation in the area.
- The incident occurred during a Friendship Day outing involving a group of seven friends.
Emergency Teams Respond to Incident at Suswagatham Rock
A festive gathering of seven friends at Old Gangavaram Beach ended in disaster on Sunday, August 2, 2026, when strong currents pulled two people into the ocean. The group, which included four members from one family, had visited the coastline to mark Friendship Day. While one person documented the excursion on video, the other six members of the party gathered atop the locally famous 'Suswagatham' Rock, a landmark named after the Pawan Kalyan film that featured the location.
Rescue Operations Hampered by Strong Currents
The incident occurred while the group was posing for photos. A massive wave struck the rock formation, washing a 19-year-old woman directly into the water. Witnessing the accident, a 25-year-old male friend immediately leaped into the sea in a rescue attempt. Both individuals were quickly overwhelmed by the surf and failed to resurface. The remaining group members contacted the authorities shortly after the pair vanished.
Status of Search Efforts
Personnel from the New Port police station arrived at the scene to coordinate a recovery mission. Despite the deployment of specialized rescue teams, the two youths remained missing as of Sunday afternoon. The authorities have highlighted the following details regarding the incident:
- The group consisted of seven individuals, including a family of four.
- The accident took place at the Old Gangavaram Beach under New Port police jurisdiction.
- Rescue operations are ongoing despite challenging maritime conditions.
Local police continue to monitor the area as divers and search crews scan the coastal waters for the missing 19-year-old and 25-year-old.
Source: The Hindu — National
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