Kolhapur/Sindhudurg, Oct. 3 -- A family outing turned tragic today evening when eight tourists from Belgaum, Karnataka, were swept away by strong waves while bathing in the sea at Shiroda Velagar in Sindhudurg district.
Police said three bodies have been recovered so far, while five others remain missing. One teenage girl was rescued safely.
According to officials, the group had ventured into the water near Velagar Suruchi Baug when they were pulled away by the rough tide. Local fishermen and lifeguards immediately launched a rescue operation, managing to save one and recover three victims, but efforts continue to trace the remaining five.
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