Published 19:30 IST, June 19th 2024

Shocking Video: Young Woman Swept to Sea in Sochi as Boyfriend's Rescue Attempt Fails

The man, in a desperate attempt to locate his partner, is seen frantically searching the water, but his efforts were in vain.

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A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at seaside resort city of Sochi when a young woman was swept out to sea, leaving her boyfriend frantically trying but failing to save her. harrowing event, captured on video and now viral on social media, shows couple walking hand-in-hand along beach, enjoying ir time toger.

A Sudden Tragedy

serene moment quickly turned disastrous as a large wave knocked couple off ir feet. video shows man emerging moments later, but woman is not seen again. man, in a desperate attempt to locate his partner, is seen frantically searching water, but his efforts were in vain.

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Journalist Colin Rugg reported on X that couple hailed from Russian city of Lipetsk, and woman was only 20 years old.

Ongoing Search Efforts

“ search has not returned any results at this time. work continues,” Sourn Regional Search and Rescue Brige stated. rescue agency has expanded its search area from "Riviera beach to Mamayka microdistrict" and has been tirelessly searching for three days.

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Anor Recent Tragedy

In a separate incident earlier this month, four Indian students drowned in a river near St. Petersburg. medical students, who were from Maharashtra, India, entered a fast-flowing river and were unable to escape current. victims were identified as Harshal Anantrao Desale, Jishan Ashpak Pinjari, Jia Firoj Pinjari, and Malik Gulamgous Mohamm Yakub, all of whom were studying at Novgorod State University in Veliky Novgorod city.

A fifth student, Nisha Bhupesh Sonawane, was rescued from river.

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A Grim Reminder

se tragic incidents serve as a grim reminder of dangers posed by natural bodies of water, even in seemingly safe environments. search for young woman in Sochi continues, as rescuers hold onto hope of finding her.

Both events have cast a pall over affected communities and underscore importance of caution and awareness near water, particularly in unpredictable conditions.

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19:21 IST, June 19th 2024