Five Telangana tourists rescued after being swept into sea at Visakhapatnam’s RK Beach
Five tourists from Telangana were rescued from drowning at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam after being swept away by strong waves. Local marine police and community guards successfully brought the individuals to shore, where they received first aid.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the importance of coastal safety measures and the effectiveness of local emergency response teams in tourist hotspots.
Five tourists from Telangana were rescued from drowning by the Coastal Security Police (Marine) in coordination with community guards, after they were swept into the sea by strong waves at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).
According to Coastal Security Police Visakhapatnam Inspector S. Ramesh, the incident occurred at around 10.30 a.m., when the tourists, all from Mushampalli in Nalgonda district of Telangana, went into the sea for a bath. They struggled to return to shore after being suddenly pulled deeper into the water by powerful shore waves.
Coastal Security Police rescue five Telangana tourists swept into the sea at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. Video: Special Arrangement pic.twitter.com/JAakuXP3NB
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