Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Indian National Drowns Off Hilton Head Island in South Carolina
A person from India named Saumen Kundu, who lived in Georgia, sadly passed away while swimming near Hilton Head Island.
He was caught in a strong ocean current called a rip current, which made it hard to stay afloat.
The accident happened on Thursday evening.
The Indian government's office in Atlanta is helping his family during this difficult time.
An Indian national drowned off the coast of Hilton Head Island.
The victim was identified as 49-year-old Saumen Kundu, a Georgia resident.
The drowning occurred Thursday evening.
Kundu was caught in a rip current.
The Consulate General of India in Atlanta confirmed the death and is providing support to the family.
- Who
- 49-year-old Saumen Kundu, an Indian national and Georgia resident
- What
- An Indian national drowned.
- When
- Thursday evening
- Where
- Off the coast of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Why
- Caught in a rip current.
- Victim
- Saumen Kundu
- Age
- 49
- Nationality
- Indian
- Residence
- Georgia
- Location
- Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Cause of Death
- Drowning