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Two Rajasthan tourists drown in Puri sea during high tide

Puri, Nov 9 (UNI) Two tourists from Rajasthan drowned after being swept into deep waters by strong waves while bathing in the sea at Puri on Monday.
The tragic incident occurred during high tide, prompting an immediate rescue operation by lifeguards and fire brigade personnel.
According to Sea Beach Police, the victims were among a group of five tourists from Barmer district of Rajasthan who were bathing in the sea in front of Puri Hotel when powerful waves suddenly swept them into deeper waters.
Lifeguards deployed along the beach, assisted by fire brigade personnel, launched a rescue operation and managed to pull four tourists out of the water. They were immediately rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.
However, one of the rescued tourists died while undergoing treatment. The remaining three tourists were reported to be out of danger.
Later in the afternoon, fire brigade personnel recovered the body of the missing tourist from the sea.
The deceased were identified as Chutara Ram (23) and Padmaram (22).
Police have registered a case and informed the families of the deceased about the tragic incident.
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