Drishti Marine lifesavers Rescue Drowning Fisherman off Mobor Coast

Panaji, June 23, 2025 – In a rescue operation, Drishti Marine lifesavers saved a fisherman from drowning off the Mobor coast, after he was pulled nearly 150 meters into the sea by strong currents and was struggling to return to shore. 

The incident occurred on Sunday (June 22), when around 20 to 25 fishermen were swimming near the rocks at Mobor beach, when one of them accidentally got pulled into the sea. His associates sought assistance from lifesaver Mega Velip, who immediately informed the team of lifesavers stationed at the Mobor watchtower. 

Two jetskis – one each from Mobor and Cavellosim beaches – were immediately launched as part of the rescue operation and lifesavers manning the machines spotted the fisherman struggling in the water at a distance of around 150 meters from the shore. Lifesaver Lavu Gaonkar, who was manning one jetski, brought him safely back to the safety of the Mobor tower.

The victim was experiencing breathing difficulties upon his arrival at the tower. He was placed in the recovery position and administered oxygen, before the fisherman was handed over to the care of 108 ambulance service personnel, who shifted him to a major hospital in Margao. His condition is reported to be stable. 

Goa’s beaches are currently off-limits for swimming on account of the ongoing monsoon season, which creates unfavourable conditions for those wading into the water. 

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Beachgoers Urged to Not Swim Along Goa’s Coast Due to Heavy Pre-monsoon Showers, Rough Sea Conditions

Panaji, May 2025: Drishti Marine, the lifesaving agency appointed by the Goa government, has urged beachgoers to not wade into the sea due to rough weather conditions triggered by pre-monsoon rainfall and a low-pressure area created in the sea off south Konkan and Goa. 

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a red alert has been issued for the Goa region, which is expected to receive heavy rainfall over the next three days and is likely to worsen sea conditions. Rising water levels, strong underwater currents, and the development of a low-pressure system over the East Central Arabian Sea near the Konkan-Goa coastline are contributing to the severe conditions, according to India’s apex weather agency. 

The effect of a low-pressure area over the sea, which is more likely to intensify northward, is expected to give rise to high tides and turbulent waters, which makes swimming in the sea a risky proposition. A red alert has been issued for this region by the IMD, further emphasising the severity of the situation. 

“With the IMD issuing a heavy rainfall alert for Goa, we urge beachgoers to exercise caution and avoid entering the water. The safety of all beachgoers is our top priority at Drishti Marine. Given the unpredictable weather, it is vital to stay alert, especially along the coast. Red flags have been placed across all beaches and access to the water has been restricted due to the rough sea conditions,” stated Navin Awasthi, CEO, Drishti Marine. 

Drishti Marine lifesavers are trained to deal with any emergency situations that may arise on Goa's beaches.

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Two K'taka Kayakers Among Eight Rescued From Drowning Off Palolem beach Over Weekend by Drishti Marine Lifesavers

Panaji, 17 March 2025  – Drishti Marine lifesavers remained vigilant during the extended Holi weekend, reuniting four missing children with their parents, providing first aid to beachgoers following a dog bite and stingray contact, and carrying out both single and double rescues along the state’s coastline.

Calangute Beach: A seven-year-old boy from Karnataka, who was separated from his parents, was handed over to lifesavers by a tourist. Public announcements were made along the beach, alerting the boy’s parents and he was reunited with them after following official protocol.

Baina Beach: A lifesaver spotted an unescorted five-year-old child at Baina beach. The child informed the lifesaver that he had been separated from his uncle and aunt. Public announcements were made using a utility terrain vehicle, catching the attention of the boy’s uncle, who was then reunited with the child after due identification protocol.

Arambol Beach: Lifesavers were approached by parents searching for their missing child. A prompt search operation led to the child being located and handed over to the Mumbai-based parents, with police duly informed. In another incident on the same beach, a missing boy from Delhi was also found and reunited with his relatives.

Varca Beach: A 41-year-old woman from Ireland was stung by a stingray, leaving her in immense pain. Drishti Marine lifesavers administered first aid and transported her to her hotel.

Benaulim Beach: A Russian tourist was chased by a pack of six dogs and bitten by one while strolling on the beach in the evening. On-duty lifesavers rushed to her aid, administered first aid, and handed her over to 108 medical emergency personnel. In a double rescue at the same beach, two men—aged 27 and 30, from Haryana and Bengaluru, respectively—were caught in a rip current. Lifesavers Cleyton Vaz and Shrikant Velip quickly responded using a rescue tube and jetski, successfully bringing both to shore.

Palolem Beach: A 24-year-old man from Punjab sustained injuries while kayaking at sea. He attempted to climb a mid-sea rock off the Palolem coast, injuring his hand and leg. On his return, he sought assistance at the local lifesaver tower, where he was given first aid. At the same beach, a man from Mumbai slipped in a rocky area near the shore, injuring his right leg. He was also administered first aid.

Baga Beach: A 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who drifted into deep water while swimming and began drowning, was rescued by a Drishti Marine lifesaver on a jetski. She was safely brought back to shore.

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Mishap Averted at Palolem Beach; Two Pune Kayakers Rescued from Drowning

Panaji, April 1 – Two kayakers from Pune were rescued from drowning off Palolem beach in South Goa by Drishti Marine lifesavers during the extended Eid weekend, which also witnessed the rescue of two foreign nationals off the state’s coastline. 

Palolem beach: Two men from Pune, aged between 30 and 33 years, who were kayaking off the Palolem coast, panicked when seawater flooded their boat when they were around 500 mts into the sea. Spotting their distress, lifesaver Laxmikant rushed into the water using a jetski and brought the persons safely ashore.  

Calangute beach: Despite repeated cautions advising him to not venture into a demarcated watersport zone, a 38-year-old man from Maharashtra received injuries to his leg, while tugging the rope of a water sports boat. The person’s shorts got caught in the vessel’s rotor, injuring his leg. He was immediately administered first aid by lifesaver Vinod Gaonkar. Zones demarcated exclusively for water sports are no go for swimming purposes. 

Arossim beach: A minor girl from Russia was suddenly pulled into the sea by rough waves when she and her parents were swimming off Arossim beach. Spotting her plight, a lifesaver rushed to her rescue, bringing the victim, aged between five and seven years, to the safety of the shore. 


Arambol beach: A 40-year-old man from Kazakhstan was rescued from drowning off the Arambol coast after he was caught in a rip current. Drishti Marine captain Sandeep Mapankar rushed to his aid and brought him ashore. 

Ashwem beach: A 30-year-old woman from Delhi, who had ventured around 70 metres into the sea, found herself trapped in a rip current off the Ashwem coast in North Goa. Her cries for help caught the attention of lifesaver Sumit Ankolekar, who immediately informed the lifesaver tower, before rushing seaward with a rescue board. Captain Nagesh Sarang also joined the lifesaver in the rescue operation with a jetski and brought the person ashore safely. 

Agonda beach: A 50-year-old person from Delhi who started drowning off the coast was saved using a rescue tube by lifesaver Ankush Vagonkar. 

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Four Missing Children Traced; Lifesavers Address Dog Bite, Stingray-Related Injury During Extended Holi Weekend

Panaji, 17 March 2025  – Drishti Marine lifesavers remained vigilant during the extended Holi weekend, reuniting four missing children with their parents, providing first aid to beachgoers following a dog bite and stingray contact, and carrying out both single and double rescues along the state’s coastline.

Calangute Beach: A seven-year-old boy from Karnataka, who was separated from his parents, was handed over to lifesavers by a tourist. Public announcements were made along the beach, alerting the boy’s parents and he was reunited with them after following official protocol.

Baina Beach: A lifesaver spotted an unescorted five-year-old child at Baina beach. The child informed the lifesaver that he had been separated from his uncle and aunt. Public announcements were made using a utility terrain vehicle, catching the attention of the boy’s uncle, who was then reunited with the child after due identification protocol.

Arambol Beach: Lifesavers were approached by parents searching for their missing child. A prompt search operation led to the child being located and handed over to the Mumbai-based parents, with police duly informed. In another incident on the same beach, a missing boy from Delhi was also found and reunited with his relatives.

Varca Beach: A 41-year-old woman from Ireland was stung by a stingray, leaving her in immense pain. Drishti Marine lifesavers administered first aid and transported her to her hotel.

Benaulim Beach: A Russian tourist was chased by a pack of six dogs and bitten by one while strolling on the beach in the evening. On-duty lifesavers rushed to her aid, administered first aid, and handed her over to 108 medical emergency personnel. In a double rescue at the same beach, two men—aged 27 and 30, from Haryana and Bengaluru, respectively—were caught in a rip current. Lifesavers Cleyton Vaz and Shrikant Velip quickly responded using a rescue tube and jetski, successfully bringing both to shore.

Palolem Beach: A 24-year-old man from Punjab sustained injuries while kayaking at sea. He attempted to climb a mid-sea rock off the Palolem coast, injuring his hand and leg. On his return, he sought assistance at the local lifesaver tower, where he was given first aid. At the same beach, a man from Mumbai slipped in a rocky area near the shore, injuring his right leg. He was also administered first aid.

Baga Beach: A 24-year-old woman from Hyderabad, who drifted into deep water while swimming and began drowning, was rescued by a Drishti Marine lifesaver on a jetski. She was safely brought back to shore.

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Drishti Marine Lifesavers Foil Attempt to Rob British Woman Tourist at Colva Beach; Five Others Rescued from Drowning

Panaji, March 2025: Drishti Marine lifesavers thwarted a robbery attempt targeting a UK tourist at Colva beach, while also providing first aid to an 80-year-old British tourist bitten by a stray dog at Benaulim beach over the weekend. Additionally, lifesavers conducted one double rescue, three single rescues and successfully traced a missing child across the state's beaches.

Benaulim: An 80-year-old man from the UK, staying in Benaulim, was bitten by a stray dog while strolling on the beach. On-duty lifesavers cleaned his wound before the tourist left voluntarily.

Colva: Lifesaver Sahil Tikkam assisted a woman tourist at Colva beach after a person attempted to rob her purse while she was swimming. The suspect was apprehended by the lifesaver and handed over to the police.

Candolim: A 27-year-old man from Dhule, Maharashtra, encountered a flash rip current while swimming at Candolim beach. Lifesaver Raj Singh rescued him and safely brought him ashore, where he was reunited with his friends. A double rescue took place at Candolim beach, where two men, aged 24 and 29 from Assam, were caught in a rip current. Lifesaver Umesh used a rescue board to bring both victims safely to shore.

Calangute: A 29-year-old man from Ahmednagar panicked after being hit by a wave while swimming off Calangute beach. Lifesaver Saurab Patil rescued him using a rescue tube. An 11-year-old boy from Punjab was reported missing at Calangute beach. On-duty lifesavers initiated a search and Sushant Gaonkar located the child and safely reunited him with his family after proper identification.

Betalbatim: A 76-year-old European male suffered a leg cramp while swimming at Betalbatim beach. Lifesaver Omkar Dhuri rescued him using a surfboard, while Roshan Patil transported him to shore using a jet ski.

Arambol: A 46-year-old woman from Mumbai suffered an epileptic seizure on shore at Arambol beach. Lifesavers Raghvendra K., Manoj Parab and Akshan Talkar administered oxygen and called for an ambulance for immediate medical attention.

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Four Russians Rescued Off Mandrem Beach

Panaji, February 2025: Four Russians, including three women, were dramatically rescued from drowning off Mandrem beach by Drishti Marine lifesavers on Thursday afternoon. 

The three women, aged 27, 20 and 40 years, along with one man, aged 46 years, found themselves in distress, after sudden and unexpected, high waves surged in the area. The group had ventured into the water, just as the conditions quickly became unsafe for swimming.

All four foreigners panicked in the water and signalled for help. Recognising the distress signals, Drishti Marine lifesaver Jatin Girap, rushed into the water with a rescue board.

Another lifesaver, Sudhir Parab, on jetski, also joined in the rescue operation to get the four individuals to safety.

The successful rescue operation was conducted by Drishti Marine, whose trained lifesavers are responsible for beach safety along Goa’s coastline. The rescue team’s quick thinking and expertise were instrumental in preventing a potential tragedy.

Drishti Marine would like to remind beachgoers to always remain vigilant of sea conditions, avoid swimming in unsafe waters and heed the guidance of lifesavers for their own safety.


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14 Persons, Including Five Goans, Rescued From Drowning Off Goa’s Coast Over the Weekend

Panaji, February 2025: Fourteen people were rescued from drowning off Goa’s coastline over the weekend, including three triple rescues. During the same period, Drishti Marine lifesavers provided first aid to four individuals, including a UK national bitten by a dog at Mobor beach, and reunited two children with their families.

Baga: A triple rescue was executed off Baga beach, where three male individuals in their early twenties from Maharashtra were rescued by lifesavers Chandan Giri with a rescue board, Sourabh Kumar and Akash Fulkar with rescue tubes and Vinod Gaonkar on a jet ski. Another single rescue incident took place off the same beach, where a 38-year-old male from Mysore was rescued by lifesaver Sundav Singh with a rescue board.

Agonda: Lifesavers conducted a triple rescue off Agonda beach, saving two Goan men, both aged 28, and a 30-year-old male from Bihar. The three individuals were playing with a frisbee in the water, even after receiving a warning to exit, and got caught in a rip current. They were brought to shore by lifesavers Bhikash Velip and Shekhar Velip with a rescue tube.

Mandrem: Three individuals from Mapusa – a 30-year-old male and two females aged 25 and 29 – were rescued by lifesavers Jitan Girap with a rescue board and Vikas Masurkar with a jet ski, after getting pushed further from shore by strong waves. 

Calangute: Lifesaver Kartik Naik rescued two men, a 30-year-old from Maharashtra caught in a rip current and a 27-year-old from Karnataka, with assistance from Sanjay Yadav. An eight-year-old Nepali boy, missing from Calangute beach, was found at Candolim by Jaiprakash Chakraborty and safely reunited with his family.

Candolim: An inebriated 40-year-old Tamil Nadu man sank under the water off Candolim beach, but was swiftly rescued by Vikas Salgaonkar. Oxygen was administered before he was taken to Candolim Health Centre.

Colva: Lifesaver Paresh Gaude rescued a struggling 24-year-old from Bengaluru. A 20-year-old from Bihar, who sustained a head injury after jumping into shallow water, received first aid.

Majorda: A 41-year-old male from Jaipur sustained an internal injury to his leg and was unable to walk after the banana boat he was on flipped over. On approaching lifesavers for aid, he was transported for treatment in the Drishti Marine patrolling vehicle to a nearby medical facility. 

Sinquerim: An individual felt ill due to fluctuating air pressure. The person was stabilised with the help of a spine board by lifesavers Achani Pamega and Amir Gaonkar and transported to a nearby hospital.

Mobor: A 64-year-old male from the United Kingdom sustained a bite on his thigh from stray dogs while jogging along Mobor beach. He was given first aid by lifesaver Sandesh Gaonkar and sent for further treatment.

Benaulim: An eight-year-old boy from Davorlim in Margao was reunited with his family by lifesaver Srikant Velip.


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Ten Persons, Including Six Foreign Nationals, Rescued From Drowning Off Goa Coast 

Incident Report


Panaji, February 2025: Ten persons, including six foreign nationals from Russia and Kazakhstan, were rescued from drowning off Goa’s coastline by Drishti Marine lifesavers over the last weekend. The lifesavers also reunited two missing children with their families, administered first aid to two individuals and also intervened to thwart an attempted robbery.

Ashwem/Calangute: On the Ashwem beach, a Russian mother-daughter duo aged 68 and 38, respectively, found themselves caught in a rip current as they were swimming seawards. On spotting them signalling for help, lifesavers Harsh Kambli with a rescue tube and Tanaji Bhagat with a jetski brought them safely to the shore. At Calangute beach, two men aged 23 and 28 from Bengaluru got dragged into a lateral rip current. Lifesavers on duty, Kartik Naik and Rakesh Kumar rescued the two men, who were struggling to stay afloat. 

Baga: In yet another incident that involved Kazakhstan tourists, two women aged 22 and 37 were rescued by lifesavers Rohan Ghadi and Laxman Usapkar with the help of a rescue board and rescue tube. At the same beach, a five-year-old boy from Karnataka was reunited with his family after he got separated from them. A jet ski 

Candolim: Two natives from Kolkata, a 32-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man, were rescued by lifesavers Sandesh Malkar and Saiful Bindiya with the help of a rescue board and rescue tube. Off the same beach, a 60-year-old man from Russia was rescued from drowning by lifesavers Jaiprakash Chakraborty and Sanjay Yadav.

Arambol: A 63-year-old woman from Russia found herself caught in a rip current 50 meters away from the shore. After seeing her signalling for help, lifesavers Menoh Parab rushed into the water to save her while Captain Nagesh Sarang went in with a jetski to bring them to the shore. At the popular sweet water lake adjacent to the same beach, while a US national and a French woman were swimming, two men tried to run away with their belongings. Captain Vikram Talkar from Drishti Marine, who was on his rounds nearby, intervened and managed to nab the two alleged culprits and handed them over to the police for further enquiries. 

Baina: A four-year-old boy stranded on his own and crying was handed over to Drishti Marine personnel at the local lifesaver tower by beachgoers. The lifesavers made a series of announcements on the beach, before locating the family of the missing child, who was then handed over to his parents after formally confirming their identity. 

Palolem/Dudhsagar: At Palolem, a 21-year-old man from Maharashtra was given first aid by on-duty lifesavers for sustaining a deep cut after he fell into a rocky area. At Dudhsagar waterfalls, another 21-year-old man from Haryana sustained a deep cut after falling into the rocky area and had to be administered first aid by on-duty Drishti Marine lifesavers.

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Ten Rescued off Goa Coast During Republic Day Weekend: Drishti Marine

Incident Report

Panaji, January 2024: Ten persons, including three Russian nationals, were rescued from drowning off Goa’s coastline by Drishti Marine lifesavers over the busy Republic Day weekend, which usually witnesses a spurt in inbound domestic tourists. 

Over the weekend, alert lifesavers also executed one triple rescue and one double rescue while managing to reunite a missing child and provide medical assistance to two persons during the same period on the state’s beaches. 

Baga: Two Russian women aged 33 and 34 years were rescued by lifesavers posted at Baga beach. Lifesaver Nandakishor Singh rushed to their rescue when both the Russians found themselves caught in a rip current and signalled for help. The women were brought to safety with the help of a rescue board.

Arambol: The weekend also witnessed the rescue of three men from Rajasthan aged between 21 and 24 years. At Arambol beach, the three were rescued by lifesavers Vikram Talkar and Aana Malekar with the help of a rescue board and a rescue tube after they could not extricate themselves from a rip current. 

Candolim: The Candolim beach witnessed three single rescues over the weekend. A 58-year-old Russian woman was rescued by lifesavers Divakar Desai with the help of a rescue tube. Additionally, a 42-year-old man from Mysore and a 27-year-old from Madhya Pradesh were rescued from drowning off the same beach in two separate incidents by the lifesavers.

Ozran: Lifesavers Bhagawan Parab with a rescue board and Devu Kushnaji with a jestski rescued a 55-year-old man from Tamil Nadu after the latter got caught in a rip current.

Morjim: The Morjim beach witnessed the rescue of a 33-year-old man from Rajasthan. After wading into deep water, he found himself in a rip current. Lifesaver Vijay Mote rushed with the help of a rescue board and brought the individual to the shore.

Majorda: A 4- year-old child from Vasco got separated from his parents at the Majorda beach. After the parents approached Drishti Marine lifesavers for help, the child was located with the help of announcements from their rescue vehicle. The child was then identified and handed over to the family. 

Calangute and Agonda: Drishti Marine lifesavers also administered first aid to a 29-year-old from Chandigarh and a 36-year-old from Andhra Pradesh in two separate incidents. The former sustained a knee injury while in the water at Calangute beach, while the latter cut his right leg on a rock at Agonda beach.

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