16-year-old girl drowns at Malpe beach in Udupi

PTI, Aug 6, 2023, 5:49 PM IST

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A 16-year-old girl hailing from Madikeri drowned after she was washed away by powerful waves at Malpe beach in Udupi district Saturday night, police sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Manya. She had come along with her friend Yashaswini (16) from Madikeri to the beach.

Police officials said that the two girls were washed away into the sea, and that the Malpe lifeguard team rushed to bring them back to shore. Manya died on the way to the hospital while her friend is now under treatment and stated to be out of danger.

The two girls had left their homes three days ago and spent time at Panambur beach in Mangaluru before reaching Malpe on Saturday evening, sources said.

Police said that a missing case was registered two days ago at Madikeri police station in Kodagu district with regard to the girls.

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