Daijioworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Apr 21: Tragedy struck at Malpe beach on Sunday, April 21, when a youth from Bengaluru, drowned while on a tour with his friends.
The deceased has been identified as Nagendra (21), native of Bengaluru.
Nagendra was visiting Malpe beach with five of his friends when the unfortunate incident occurred.
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Local lifeguards and Eshwar Malpe were promptly alerted and rushed to the scene.
Nagendra was swiftly transported to a private hospital in Manipal, but despite efforts to save him, he tragically succumbed to the drowning incident.