Published 09:19 IST, September 9th 2024
Russian National Drowns due to Strong Undercurrents in Goa
In a tragic incident, a Russian national who was on a holiday to Goa, drowned and lost his life at the Morjim Beach; his wife narrowly escaped death.
- India News
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Panaji: A 33-year-old Russian national on a visit to Goa drowned in the Arabian Sea while his woman partner was rescued by locals, police said on Monday.
The incident took place on Sunday at Morjim beach in North Goa district.
Russian national Dimitri Lvov (33) was holidaying in North Goa along with his partner Irina Rudemko (28). They ventured into the waters at the Morjim beach at around 5 am, a senior police official said.
Both of them got pulled into the waters due to strong undercurrents, he said.
Some locals saved the woman, but Lvov drowned, the official said.
The body was later recovered by lifeguards, the police added.
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Updated 09:19 IST, September 9th 2024