Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, Dec 1: Over the weekend, Drishti Marine lifesavers conducted multiple daring rescues, saving sixteen beachgoers and visitors to Dudhsagar waterfalls from drowning, including five foreign nationals. The lifesavers also located a missing child and provided first aid in two separate incidents, including treating a jellyfish sting.
Key Rescues Across Beaches:
• Mandrem Beach: A Russian couple (41 and 38) and a 38-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh were pulled offshore by rip currents. Lifesavers Karan Tandel, Dattaguru Korgankar, and Suraj Kelushkar intervened using rescue boards and a jet ski, bringing all three safely ashore.
• Morjim Beach: A 37-year-old tourist from the UK was rescued from a rip current by Nutan Mote (rescue board) and Vikram Talakar (jet ski).
• Baga Beach: A 23-year-old tourist from Maharashtra was assisted back to shore by Sudhar Singh and Sujan Nagvekar.
• Candolim Beach: Lifesaver Krishna Shiddekar helped a 19-year-old tourist from Telangana stranded in the water using a rescue tube.
• Bogmalo Beach: An 11-year-old girl stung by a jellyfish was given immediate first aid and handed over to the 108 ambulance team.
• Velsao Beach: A 54-year-old woman from Zuarinagar was provided oxygen and medical assistance after falling in shallow water.
• Betalbatim Beach: Two Russian women (72 and 63) caught in a rip current were rescued by Mayur Lahane (jet ski) and Suraj Girap (rescue tube) despite language barriers.
• Benaulim Beach: A 29-year-old man from Hyderabad was dragged offshore; Miraj, assisted by nearby Drishti Marine teams, rescued him with a rescue tube.
• Colva Beach: A five-year-old boy wandering alone was safely reunited with his parents following identification protocols.
• Palolem Beach: A capsized kayak carrying a 25-year-old man and a six-year-old child was rescued by Parshuram Tari using a jet ski.
• Agonda Beach: A 27-year-old woman from Maharashtra caught in a rip current outside the safe zone was rescued by Datta Velip using a rescue board.
• Patnem Beach: Two tourists from Uttarakhand (25 and 28) were rescued from strong currents by Megraj Girap using a surfboard.
• Dudhsagar Waterfalls: A three-and-a-half-year-old girl from Kerala and a 30-year-old man from Hyderabad were rescued from deep water by Sangam Dushi and Sagar Dushi, respectively, after entering the water without life jackets.
These coordinated efforts highlight the vigilance and skill of Drishti Marine lifesavers, ensuring the safety of locals and tourists across Goa’s beaches and popular tourist spots.