India, Oct. 27 -- An 18-year-old youngster from Pune lost his life after drowning in the sea near Ganpatipule. The deceased has been identified as Nikhil Shivaji Waghmare, a resident of Keshavnagar, Mundhwa.

The incident occurred on Friday evening around 5 pm, and his body was recovered the following evening near Malgund, according to officials.

According to police, Nikhil and his family had come to Ganpatipule for a tourist visit on October 24. While swimming in the sea, a large wave suddenly pulled him into deep waters. Despite desperate efforts by his family and locals, he went missing.

Officials from Jaigad police station said the region had been experiencing storm-like sea conditions. The Meteorological Department had issued warni...