Drishti Marine lifesavers Sakharam Bandekar and Ganajay Sawant rescued two tourists in their 20s from West Bengal after they were caught in a flash rip current. The pair, believed to be weak swimmers, were spotted in distress and brought to safety using a rescue boat and rescue tube. At the same beach, lifesavers carried out a triple rescue, saving three teenaged tourists from Bengaluru who had ventured into a red-flagged no-swimming zone. Non-swimmers, the boys were assisted by on-duty lifesavers Harsad Chandekar, Priyesh Kuble and Dattaguru Korgankar using a rescue tube, rescue boat and jet ski, and were safely brought back to shore.
Ashwem beach: Drishti Marine lifesavers Rupesh Kerkar, Leslie Rodriguez, Nagesh Sarang and Hiren Kelushakar rescued four tourists, two men and two women aged between 39 and 49 years, off Ashwem beach using a jet ski, rescue board and rescue tubes. The tourists, all from Kolkata and believed to be weak swimmers, had ventured into red-flagged waters. The lifesavers brought them safely back to shore and all are reported to be doing well.
Baga beach: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued two tourists from Bengaluru off Baga beach. The men, aged 24 and 35, were weak swimmers who got caught in a rip current. They shouted for help and were spotted by the Drishti lifesavers on duty. Lifesavers Siddesh Bhosle, Saurav Kumar, Sandesh Paryekar and Sudar Singh rushed to their aid with rescue boats and tubes, bringing both tourists safely back to shore.
Calangute beach: Drishti lifesaver Shivam Rajbhar rescued a tourist from Hubballi who had ventured into the waters despite multiple warnings from the Drishti staff on duty. The 45-year-old got caught in a flash rip current and was rescued using a rescue boat before being brought safely back to shore. He is reported to be doing well.
Candolim beach: Drishti lifesaver Manoj Manjhi spotted a 48-year-old tourist from Germany calling for help after he got caught in a flash rip while swimming in the afternoon. He was rescued using a rescue boat and brought safely back to shore. At the same beach, two tourists from Hubballi ventured into the waters despite warnings about a rip current from Drishti staff on duty. The women, both non-swimmers, got caught in a flash rip current and panicked. Lifesaver Ratish Chodankar rushed to their aid with a rescue tube and brought both safely back to shore. They are reported to be doing well.
Utorda beach: A local beach shack worker was rescued from drowning by Drishti Marine lifesavers. The 34-year-old had swum into the sea and was tired and therefore unable to swim back. After he signalled for assistance, he was brought safely to shore. Since he was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of swimming, the incident was reported to the shack owner and the Goa Police.
Varca beach: Drishti Marine lifesaver Dinesh Gaonkar rushed to the aid of a 39-year-old woman who began to drown while swimming. She was rescued using a rescue tube and brought safely back to shore.
Agonda beach: A couple from Gujarat were enjoying the beach waters when a large wave struck them, dragging one of them deeper into the water. Drishti lifesaver Dinesh Velip rushed to assist the victim, a 33-year-old woman, securing her with a rescue tube and pulling her away from the current before bringing her safely back to shore.
Drishti Marine Lifesavers Thwart Suicide Attempt at Colva Beach; On-Duty Beach Marshal Suffers Dog Bite
A suicide attempt by a woman from Bihar was foiled by Drishti Marine lifesavers at Colva beach, even as a beach marshal suffered a dog bite on duty in a separate incident on the same beach, while another beach marshal also successfully intervened in a foreign tourist harassment case at Baga beach during the weekend. During the same period, lifesavers rescued one person from drowning, rendered medical assistance in three other instances, helped four persons recover their lost articles and reunited one missing child with his guardians.
Morjim beach: A 40-year-old male tourist from Bengaluru, while enjoying the beach waves, got stuck in deep waters. Lifesavers on duty, Dattaram and Ketan, rushed to his help with a rescue boat and a jet ski respectively, rescuing him to safety.
Baga beach: A tourist from Madhya Pradesh was stopped by beach marshal Nilofer Usgaonkar after he was found taking photographs of a foreign tourist without her consent. She intervened promptly and alerted Goa Police, who escorted the tourist to the beach tower. In a separate incident, beach marshal Sachin Amre and lifesaver Suraj Sawant found a lost Google Pixel phone near a shack and returned it to its owner in the presence of police. Later, Nilofer recovered a lost iPhone during patrol and handed it to police personnel Dhanaji Jadhav. She also helped trace and return another misplaced phone to a distressed tourist.
Calangute beach: A 28-year-old tourist from Madhya Pradesh, while walking close to the shoreline, suffered a deep cut on the sole of his foot due to broken glass strewn on the beach. Drishti Marine lifesavers Gauriah Gaunekar and Amir Gaonkar administered first aid to the victim.
Candolim beach: An 18-year-old tourist from Rajasthan fell ill, experiencing continuous vomiting and breathing difficulty while at the beach with friends. Lifesavers Gauresh Gunekar, Vinod Gaonkar, Sunil Matondkar, Suraj Sawant and Sushant Gaonkar administered first aid and oxygen, and shifted her by ambulance to Mapusa District Hospital, where she is recovering.
Colva beach: During beach closing time, a 25-year-old tourist from Bihar was found crying near a Drishti Marine jet ski after a reported argument with her husband and expressed suicidal intent. Lifesavers alerted Goa Police after she could not be traced at the location. She was later located by a beach marshal in a nearby garden, and both were taken to the police station. In separate incidents, Captain Arun Shirodkar secured a lost mobile phone found by a tourist and returned it to its owner after verification. Beach marshal Pratik Velip was bitten by a stray dog at the same beach during patrol and was shifted to a medical facility for treatment.
Benaulim beach: A six-year-old boy from Karnataka was found lost at the 5th point by lifesaver Gitesh. Drishti Marine staff traced his parents, and after verification, he was safely handed over to his father. In a separate incident, a 25-year-old tourist from Bihar injured both knees while in the water. Lifesaver Sagar Gaude assisted him, and Supervisor Rajendra Naik administered first aid at the beach tower.Palolem beach: A 14-year-old boy from Arunachal Pradesh injured his right hand after falling on a rocky patch. Lifesaver Vithoba Velip administered first aid and advised medical consultation due to the depth of the wound.
Beach Marshals, Lifesavers Thwart Three Harassment Incidents Involving Women Tourists, Including Foreigners, at Goa Beaches
Three separate incidents involving the harassment of women tourists, including foreign nationals, were reported at popular beaches in Goa over February 5 and 6, with timely intervention by Drishti Marine Beach Marshals and lifesavers leading to police involvement and preventive action.
On February 5, at around 3:45 pm at Baga beach, two male tourists from Telangana were bathing in shallow water near the shore, where a foreign female tourist was also standing. Both the tourists appeared to have consumed alcohol at the time. One of the tourists asked the woman if he could take a selfie with her, which she refused. After a while, the second tourist approached her again, attempted to put his hand around her waist and tried to kiss her.
The woman tourist, whose nationality is unknown, was uncomfortable and complained to nearby lifesavers. The lifesaver immediately intervened and called a Drishti Marine Beach Marshal to the spot. Lady Beach Marshal Laxmi Kholkar arrived along with a police constable and learnt about the incident first-hand from the victim. The victim was escorted to the lifesaver tower, even as the accompanying policeman summoned backup. The two errant tourists were taken to the police station for further action.
A second incident of harassment involving Russian female tourists by Indian tourists was reported on February 6 at Baga Beach. Beach Marshal Laxmi Kholkar and Lifesaver Ankur were on duty at the time. Upon receiving the complaint, they immediately informed the police. Two police personnel arrived at the location and intervened. After discussion and verification, the Russian tourists chose not to press formal charges. The involved Indian tourists were issued a strict warning by the police and subsequently allowed to leave.
On the same day, a third incident was reported at Colva beach, where a group of seven to eight tourists from Karnataka were present near the shoreline. One individual from the group was found recording videos of foreign tourists without their consent, including filming a foreign tourist entering the water and continuing to record while another foreign tourist was seated on the beach. Noticing the incident, the on-duty lifesaver Captain immediately intervened, stopped the individual and handed him over to the police for further action.
The incidents at Baga have been recorded on the body camera outfitted to a Drishti Marine Beach Marshal’s official gear, marking some of the early instances where both the scene of the incident and the victim’s account have been captured live on video.
Currently, around 70 Beach Marshals are posted on five popular beaches in Goa, namely Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Colva and Benaulim, as part of the state’s beach safety and prevention-of-illegalities framework.
More Than One Domestic Tourist Rescued From Drowning Every Day by Drishti Marine Lifesavers off Goa Coast
More than one domestic tourist was rescued from drowning every day by Drishti Marine lifesavers in 2025 in the popular beach tourism destination of Goa, with 450 Indian nationals which included Indian tourists and Goan residents as well as 98 foreigners during the year, taking the total count of water-based rescues to 548 from a total of 614 reported incidents, which includes several multiple rescues.
“In 2025, lifesavers assisted 829 victims through interventions, that went beyond water-based rescues, include locating missing children, returning lost articles, preventing thefts, administering first aid in case of suspected fractures, heat exhaustion, jellyfish stings, cuts, dehydration, missing persons and cardiac emergencies,” said Navin Awasthi, CEO, Drishti Marine.
The year also witnessed the rescues of Russians (56) and UK nationals (13), who topped the list of foreign nationals who were rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers. Visitors from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka topped the list of domestic tourists who were saved from drowning along Goa's coastline and the Dudhsagar waterfalls during the same period.
The coastal state's most popular Baga-Sinquerim beach stretch accounted for the highest number of water-based rescues and other beach incidents, like missing children and first aid administration, among others.
In North Goa, Calangute (103), Baga (68), Sinquerim (61) and Candolim (58) recorded the highest number of beach-related incidents necessitating the involvement of lifesavers in 2025, while in South Goa, Colva (55), Palolem (50), Mobor (38) and Agonda (35) emerged as the most incident-prone beaches.
Monthly trends indicate clear seasonal spikes in rescue operations depending on various factors, including weather conditions, holiday weekends, tourism seasonal variations and the Christmas and New Year festivities, which result in a significant bump in beach arrivals.
October recorded the highest number of incidents requiring lifesaver intervention (67) for the year, coinciding with the post-monsoon reopening of several beaches and the onset of the tourist season. December, traditionally Goa’s busiest tourism month, logged the highest overall volume of beach incidents, reflecting the strain placed on coastal infrastructure and emergency response systems during peak footfall periods.
Children and young adults formed a significant proportion of those requiring assistance. A large share of missing-person incidents involved minors (97) who wandered away from family members on crowded beaches. Drishti Marine lifesavers administered first aid to 110 victims, which involved attending to cuts from broken glass, injuries, stingray bites, stray dog bites, etc. In 2025, 12 incidents involving stray dog bites were reported on the state's beaches that necessitated first aid and immediate care from lifesavers.
Among individual beaches, Calangute in North Goa recorded the highest number of incidents in 2025 with 85 cases, while Colva topped the list in South Goa with 52 incidents. At the other end of the spectrum, Dona Paula in North Goa reported just one rescue in 2025, while Cola and Zalor beaches in South Goa also recorded one rescue each, the lowest in their two respective districts.
Seahorse Platforms Added Extra Vigilance on Goa's High-Footfall Beaches: Drishti Marine
Drishti Marine’s newly deployed Seahorse temporary floating platforms are already contributing to lifesaving efforts along Goa’s coastline, with multiple rescues recorded at beaches where the innovative offshore stations are now positioned, reinforcing their role as an added layer of vigilance during one of the state’s busiest tourist seasons.
In December 2025, the month when the Seahorse platforms were introduced, a total of 11 rescues were recorded at the four beaches where the units are stationed, including seven at Calangute, three at Candolim and one at Miramar. In January 2026 so far, rescues at these beaches have risen to 23, led by Miramar with 13 rescues, followed by Calangute with seven and Candolim with three. No rescues were reported at Baina during either month.
The floating Seahorses were deployed at Calangute, Candolim and Miramar in North Goa and Baina in South Goa, in addition to existing infrastructure including beach towers and shore-based patrols. Their placement offshore allows lifesavers to monitor swimmers and beachgoers from vantage points at sea, particularly in high-density tourist zones where visibility from land can be limited.
Recently the Seahorse temporary floating platform assisted with the rescue of 13 students from NIO off Miramar beach.
“In many situations, every second matters. With the Seahorse platforms, our teams are positioned closer to the risk zone, which significantly cuts reaction time. What earlier took three to five minutes to respond to can now be addressed in under a minute, and that difference can mean a life saved," said Austin Collaco, Drishti Marine's general manager in-charge of operations.
Lifesavers can now be dispatched to deal with water-based emergencies in under five seconds, according to Collaco.
"Within about five seconds of receiving the rescue alert, the jet ski is on its way. It can cover a distance of 100 metres in roughly two to four seconds, depending on water conditions. That is how quickly a lifesaver can reach the victim," he said.
Each Seahorse unit accommodates four to six lifesavers and is equipped with a jet ski ramp, rescue boards, surfboards and rescue tubes. A jet ski stationed on the platform enables immediate water entry, while the elevated position provides a wider field of view of nearshore swimming areas.
The deployment comes against the backdrop of increasing sand erosion along several beaches, which has made some conventional lifesaver towers unstable or difficult to reposition. The Seahorse platforms, conceptualised as temporary floating platforms, can be anchored to the seabed and positioned approximately 20 to 30 metres from shore, depending on depth and tidal conditions.
From the four temporary floating platforms which were deployed, presently two are present at Miramar beach and Baina respectively.
More than 450 Drishti Marine lifesavers currently keep vigil across 24 beaches in North Goa and 30 beaches in South Goa, in addition to inland locations such as the Dudhsagar waterfalls and Mayem lake.
Drishti Marine Seahorse Platform Anchors Rescue of 13 NIO Students After Trawler Runs Aground off Miramar Beach
The Goa government-appointed lifesaving agency, Drishti Marine’s newly deployed floating Seahorse platform, played a key role in the safe rescue of 13 students from the Dona Paula-based National Institute of Oceanography after a fishing trawler they were travelling in ran aground on a sandbar around 200 metres off Miramar beach on Tuesday morning, triggering panic among those onboard.
The rescue operation was launched directly from the Seahorse platform stationed off Miramar beach. The temporary floating station, designed to reduce response time during water-based emergencies, enabled lifesavers to assess the situation and initiate rescue efforts without delay.
The incident occurred at around 10.15 am on Tuesday (January 13), when lifesaver captain Shahish Ballikar spotted the stationary trawler, which was overcrowded beyond normal fishing capacity. Shahish, along with lifesaver Swapnil Khandolkar, immediately launched a jet ski from the Seahorse platform off Miramar beach to reach the trawler and assess the situation. The trawler crew requested assistance. Operators of a nearby trawler were asked to tow the grounded vessel using a rope, but the rope snapped during the initial attempt.
As anxiety grew among the students stranded onboard, Drishti Marine deployed a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) in addition to the jet ski to evacuate the occupants safely. All 13 students, including nine females and four males, were rescued from the stranded trawler and brought ashore without injury.
According to lifesaver Swapnil Khandolkar, who was a part of the rescue team, they had spotted the trawler grounded on a sandbar during low tide and distress signals from a nearby boat. The early rescue attempt had failed as the towing rope snapped. “We immediately shifted focus to evacuation. All 13 students were provided with safety gear and safely transported ashore in a Drishti Marine rescue boat,” said Khandolkar.
Ahead of the festive season, Drishti Marine had deployed four floating Seahorse platforms at high-footfall beaches, including Calangute, Candolim and Miramar in North Goa and Baina in South Goa, to strengthen vigilance along the coastline. The temporary floating stations allow lifesavers to monitor swimmers and beachgoers from vantage points at sea and respond more quickly to water-based emergencies. Once floated to a desired location, Seahorse is stabilised by four legs, each approximately six metres long, which are anchored into the seabed. Depending on depth and tidal conditions, the platform can be positioned 20 to 30 metres from the shore.
The Seahorse is one more addition to the list of unique, innovative beach initiatives that includes AI-powered bots to maintain vigilance and aid public order, a paw squad tapping into the potential of trained canines for beach safety and Sagar Safar, a guided sea-swimming experience where Drishti Marine lifesavers take beachgoers into the water, helping them understand sea conditions, beach flags and safe swimming practices.
More Than 800 Beachgoers Build Ocean Safety Awareness Through Drishti Marine’s Sagar Safar Programme
More than 800 beachgoers, including local residents and tourists, have learnt ways to stay safe in the sea through Drishti Marine’s guided sea-swimming initiative, Sagar Safar, a community-focused programme that enables people to enter the water alongside trained lifesavers while learning about ocean behaviour and safety protocols.
Since the educational initiative's relaunch on November 17 last year, a total of 808 participants have experienced the Sagar Safar sessions across six popular beaches in Goa. The highest participation was recorded at Colva beach, where 719 people took part in the guided swim sessions. This was followed by Benaulim beach with 33 participants, Sinquerim beach with 35, Candolim beach with 11, Baga beach with eight, and Calangute beach with two participants.
Conducted daily at 11 am and 4 pm, the hour-long Sagar Safar sessions, conducted free of cost, are designed to help participants overcome fear of the sea, understand currents, recognise flag systems and develop confidence in entering coastal waters responsibly. The programme is open to both locals and tourists and is supervised entirely by Drishti Marine’s trained teams of lifesavers.
Participants enrol directly with on-duty lifesavers at the beaches. Live announcements in multiple languages through the beach-prowling Aurus AI-bot inform beachgoers about upcoming sessions, while QR codes displayed at lifeguard towers and Drishti Marine vehicles direct visitors to additional information available online about the initiative.
“The Sagar Safar experience at Sinquerim Beach is truly beautiful and enjoyable. Through these sessions, Drishti Marine is creating memorable moments by offering a unique swimming experience right at the beach. It is a programme that everyone should experience at least once,” said Prashant Thakare, a visiting tourist, who participated in a Sagar Safar session.
Originally introduced in 2021 as ‘Swim With Lifesavers’, the initiative has returned in an expanded format as Sagar Safar following sustained interest and positive feedback from participants. The programme has proven especially valuable for visitors from non-coastal regions and first-time swimmers who are often unfamiliar with sea conditions.
According to Navin Awasthi, Chief Executive Officer of Drishti Marine, the participation numbers reflect a growing willingness among beachgoers to engage with the sea in a safer and more informed manner.
“When people understand currents, flag systems and the limits of safe swimming, they make better decisions in the water. The response we have seen shows that beachgoers are eager to learn and take responsibility for their own safety," said Awasthi.
Each session includes a safety briefing, a guided swim using buoyancy aids and life jackets and a concluding interaction where lifesavers explain sea behaviour, rip currents and emergency response basics.
The initiative aligns with its broader objective of reducing drowning incidents while promoting ocean literacy among residents and visitors. The guided swims are conducted throughout the year, except during the monsoon season when swimming is prohibited due to rough sea conditions.
Team Drishti Marine Wins Big Medal Haul at 21st National Masters Swimming Championship 2025
Panaji, November 2025 – Drishti Marine, a state government-appointed lifesaving agency, did Goa proud at the recently concluded 21st National Masters Swimming Championship, with managing director Ankit Somani leading the team’s tally with five golds and one silver. The pan-India event, held in Hyderabad, where Drishti Marine lifesavers Ashwin Ghag and Akash Fulkar also won bronze medals, saw participation from swimmers across age groups and competitive categories.
Somani, who competed in the 40–44 age category, delivered a standout performance, clinching gold in the 50m freestyle, 100m breaststroke and 50m breaststroke, silver in the 100m freestyle and contributing to two team golds in the 4×50m freestyle relay and 4×50m medley relay.
Among the other podium finishers, lifesaver Ashwin Ghag (40–44 age group) won bronze in the 100m breaststroke, finished fifth in the 50m freestyle and delivered a near-podium performance in the 50m breaststroke. Lifesaver Akash Fulkar (30–34 age group) also secured bronze in the 50m freestyle, along with fourth-place finishes in the 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle races.
The lifesaving agency’s managing director, Ankit Somani, said “Competing and winning at the National Masters Swimming Championship requires genuine daily dedication and passion for the water, something we all have at Drishti Marine. It has been an extremely rewarding experience to train and compete along with my colleagues to showcase the high standards we strive to maintain.”
In the 55–59 age group, Drishti Marine lifesaver Sakharam Bandekar secured fourth place in the 400m freestyle, fifth place in the 200m freestyle and finished within the top 10 in both the 50m and 100m freestyle. Sarat Misra (45–49 age group) narrowly missed a podium in the 100m breaststroke, taking fourth place, along with fifth place in the 50m breaststroke and sixth place in the 50m freestyle. Vinod Salelkar (45–49 age group) earned two fifth-place finishes in the 100m and 50m freestyle and was placed seventh in the 200m freestyle. Dipesh Velip (30–34 age group) competed consistently across multiple freestyle and breaststroke events.
“This was a proud moment for team Drishti Marine, as our lifesavers and managing director Ankit Somani demonstrated the same discipline and readiness they bring to keep Goa’s beaches safe every day,” said Drishti Marine CEO Navin Awasthi. “Their strong performance at the National Masters Swimming Championship underscores our commitment to continuous training, physical preparedness and excellence across all levels.”
Drishti Marine personnel have worked closely with coach N. Arvind, who brings over a decade of coaching experience and more than 20 years as a competitive swimmer. A certified American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level-Five coach, he is focused on strengthening technique, endurance and competitive readiness to ensure Goa’s lifesavers remain among the country’s most capable swimmers.
Organised by the Swimming Federation of India, the National Masters Swimming Championship is one of India’s premier competitive events for adult swimmers, featuring structured age categories and officially timed races governed by national-level aquatic regulations. The Championship serves as a platform for swimmers to continue competitive sport beyond their early athletic years.
Nine Persons, Including Russian, German Tourists Rescued From Drowning by Drishti Marine Lifesavers Over Weekend
Panaji, November 24 – Nine persons, including tourists from Russia and Germany, were rescued by Drishti Marine lifesavers over the weekend, even as the beach guardians also performed a quadruple rescue of tourists from Pune and administered first aid to a German tourist who was injured after she came into contact with a stingray.
Querim beach: A 29-year-old man from Bengaluru was caught in a rip current while swimming off the beach and was struggling to return to the shore, when Drishti Marine lifesavers Dhakhu Talkar and Akash Takkekar rushed to his aid with a rescue tube and rescue board, respectively, and brought him safely ashore.
Morjim beach: In a challenging triple rescue, lifesaver Mahadev Gawade, equipped with a rescue tube and board, accompanied by Yogesh Gadekar on a jetski, rescued two men, aged 24, and a 23-year-old woman – all of them from Mumbai – who were pulled around 70 metres from the shore by a rip current. All three persons were rescued and brought ashore safely.
Candolim beach: A Russian child was reported missing off Candolim beach, which led to Drishti Marine lifesavers carrying out a search operation. Eventually, the child was located at another part of the beach and was safely reunited with the family after following identification protocol.
Arossim beach: A Russian woman who was swimming off Arossim beach, was caught in a rip current which made her unable to swim ashore. Her plight was noticed by lifesavers stationed on the beach who rushed to her rescue and brought her back to safety.
Utorda beach: In a rare incident, a 35-year-old woman from Germany suffered an injury after her left leg came into contact with a stingray while swimming. When she reported the injuries to Drishti Marine lifesavers on the beach, they immediately administered first aid and advised her to seek prompt medical attention.
Agonda beach: Four male tourists from Pune were pulled further into the sea by strong waves while swimming and began drowning. The tragedy was averted after three Drishti Marine lifesavers, namely, Vikas Velip, Pralhad Velip and Sameer Kankonkar, rushed in using a rescue tube, surfboard and jet ski, respectively, and successfully brought all victims safely to the shore.
Dudhsagar waterfalls: A 35-year-old man from Hyderabad sustained a cut on his left leg after slipping at a rocky patch near the popular waterfall. Lifesavers provided immediate first aid and handed him over to his friend.
Drishti Marine Lifesavers Thwart Attempted Suicide off Baina Beach; 12 Others Rescued Over Weekend
Panaji, November 17 – Drishti Marine lifesavers intervened to rescue a middle-aged woman from attempted suicide off Baina beach, even as they also rescued 12 persons from drowning along the state's coastline, while also tracing two missing children and reuniting them with their parents.
Baina beach: In a dramatic rescue off Baina beach, a 37-year-old woman from Vasco waded into the water after publicly stating that she intended to end her life. She was soon pulled into a rip current and began to drown. Drishti Marine lifesavers who had been alerted by her plight rushed to her rescue with a rescue tube and brought her ashore. The woman had difficulty breathing and was placed in the recovery position, administered oxygen and handed over to the 108 ambulance service, which ferried her to the local medical facility. Police are reportedly following up on the incident.
Majorda beach: A 48-year-old man from Rajasthan was pulled into deep water while swimming. Lifesaver Sagar Mehta reached him using a surfboard and safely brought him ashore.
Ashwem beach: Two men aged 21 and 25 from Haryana were pulled into a rip current at distances of 40 and 60 metres from the beach while they were swimming in a group. Lifesaver Hari Chopdekar rushed in with a rescue tube and Darpan Revankar, on a jet ski, conducted a successful double rescue. In another incident on the same beach, a 47-year-old tourist from Karnataka was pulled 30 metres offshore by a current. Lifesaver Hari Chopdekar on a jet ski, assisted by another lifesaver, Rajesh Dhuri, rescued him safely.
Mandrem beach: A 25-year-old man from Hubballi, a weak swimmer, was pulled by a river rip current around 75 metres offshore. Lifesaver Nutan Mote used a rescue tube, assisted by Harshad, Vikram Talkar and Sudhir Parab on a jet ski, to safely bring him back to shore. The rescued person was handed over into the care of his friend, who had accompanied him.
Morjim beach: A 23-year-old man from Lucknow was caught in a river rip current while he was in the water. Lifesaver Vijay Mote used a rescue board to bring him safely ashore. At the same beach, a 66-year-old man from Goa was pulled 50 metres into the sea while swimming. Lifesaver Sant Parab on a jet ski, assisted by Santosh Patil on a rescue board, carried out the rescue. In a separate double rescue, a 35-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman from Bengaluru were caught in a rip current. Lifesaver Sant Parab responded with a rescue tube and board, safely rescuing both.
Baga beach: Three male tourists were swept further from the shore by a strong wave while playing in the water. Lifesaver Surya raised an alert and the victims were rescued by Sushant Gaonkar, using a rescue board, while Sunil Toraskar and Nand Kishor joined in the rescue effort with a rescue tube and Fondu Gawas pitched in with a jet ski. All three tourists were brought safely to shore.
Calangute beach: A seven-year-old girl from Maharashtra went missing from Calangute beach. After a search operation was launched, the child was eventually traced to another section of the beach. She was later reunited with her parents after following a standard verification protocol.
Candolim beach: A three-year-old boy from Pune was reported missing from Candolim beach and was later located near the beach car-parking area. He was reunited with his family after due identification protocols.