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.