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Thu, 16 January 2025

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Four members of a family drowned at a beach in Prakasam district on Thursday, the police said.

While three bodies have been recovered, the search for the fourth is still underway. Prakasam district superintendent of police A R Damodar confirmed that the victims were part of a 20-member family from Ongole. Four persons diedtwo girls and two boys.

One boy's body is yet to be recovered.

They drowned at around 2:30 pm on Sundayy, Damodar told PTI.

According to the SP, a whirlpool-like phenomenon pulled the four into the

sea, despite them being good swimmers.

He also noted that shifting sand further hindered their movement. However, a police official and a fisherman managed to save one life, he added. Police have registered a case regarding the incident.-- PTI

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