Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Two Die, Two Missing After Waves Sweep Youths Out
A group of people went to Pakala beach after celebrating a village festival.
Strong waves pulled several youths into the sea.
Two young men died, and two others were still missing.
Local fishermen and police rescued three people.
The rescued people were taken to hospitals for care.
One was in critical condition, but Narasimha was later reported to be out of danger.
Police and fishermen continued looking for the missing people with boats and drones.
Local officials visited the beach and met the families.
Two youths died and two others went missing after strong waves pulled them into the sea at Pakala beach on Saturday.
The group of about 70 people had travelled from Srirangapuram village after celebrating Poleramma jatara.
The deceased were identified as Paladugu Teja, 20, and Battula Mahesh Babu, 22.
Three people were rescued and taken for treatment; one was reported in critical condition, while Narasimha was later said to be out of danger.
Police and fishermen searched for the missing youths using boats and drones.
- Who
- A group of about 70 people from Srirangapuram village; two youths died, two were missing, and three were rescued.
- What
- Strong waves pulled several people into the sea; two died and two were missing.
- When
- Saturday.
- Where
- Pakala beach in Singarayakonda mandal.
- Why
- A large wave dragged some of the group into the sea.
Rescue and search
Incident circumstances
Response to the wave
Rescue and search
Local fishermen and police rushed in boats and rescued three people; police and fishermen continued searching for the missing.
Incident circumstances
The Collector said a big wave dragged some of the group into the sea.
- Deaths
- Paladugu Teja, 20, and Battula Mahesh Babu, 22.
- Missing
- Devala Vishnu and Devala Narayana.
- Rescued
- Three people were rescued by local fishermen and police.
- Group
- About 70 people from Srirangapuram village in Kanigiri mandal.
- Search
- Police and fishermen searched using boats and drones.
- Medical update
- Three rescued people were being treated; one was in critical condition, and Narasimha was reported out of danger.
- Officials at scene
- SP V Harshavardhan Raju and Collector P Raja Babu visited the beach.