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Maharashtra: Sea swallows 8 tourists on picnic, unable to gauge depth in Raigad.
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News18•01-10-2026, 19:26
Maharashtra: Sea swallows 8 tourists on picnic, unable to gauge depth in Raigad.
- •Eight tourists from Pune on a picnic in Raigad, Maharashtra, were swept away by strong sea waves after misjudging the depth.
- •The group, visiting Diveagar beach, entered the water and were suddenly engulfed by powerful currents, leading to their tragic deaths.
- •Chaos erupted on the beach following the accident, and despite rescue efforts, all eight individuals could not be saved.
- •The deceased were part of an excursion team from a private coaching class from Alandi, Pune, visiting Diveagar.
- •Bodies were taken to Borli Panchtan Primary Health Center, and the incident has plunged the victims' families into mourning.
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The tourists entered the sea for a picnic but were unable to correctly estimate the depth of the water and the condition of the sea, causing them to be suddenly engulfed and swept away by strong waves.
The deceased were part of an excursion team from a private coaching class based in Alandi, Pune, who had traveled to Diveagar for sightseeing and a picnic.
Local people and rescue teams attempted to pull the victims out, and the bodies of all eight deceased were subsequently taken to the Borli Panchtan Primary Health Center to initiate necessary procedures and investigations.
