Tragic End to a Beach Outing Near Chennai
A 24-year-old Maharashtra man, Jay Narendra Patil, was found deceased on a beach near Chennai after being swept away by waves. He was one of three friends caught in the incident. Rescue operations included drones and coast guard assistance.
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The body of Jay Narendra Patil, a 24-year-old man from Maharashtra, was discovered on a private beach near Chennai, confirmed the police on Monday. Patil was presumed drowned along with two friends during a beach outing that turned tragic.
The incident took place around 6 pm on February 21 when Patil, alongside two friends, decided to swim in the sea near a beach 30 km from Chennai. Powerful waves swept away the trio, although one managed to escape unhurt.
Local police, aided by colleagues from Neelangarai and Kelambakkam, launched a rigorous search operation using drones and the coast guard's help to trace Patil, whose missing status persisted until Monday. His body was identified during a routine beach patrol.
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