Life guards save person from drowning in Puri sea

Puri:  Heroic efforts by three life guards on the beach here saved the life of 19-year-old Raja Sahoo, a resident of Shikharchandi area of Bhubaneswar, here Monday.

According to information, Raja Sahoo accompanied by friends, had come to this Temple City to celebrate Navami. They decided to take a dip in the sea. However, Raja was hit by a huge wave and swept away. Hearing his screams and the frantic cries of help from Raja’s friends, the three life guards dived into the sea and rescued Raja.

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After being brought ashore, Raja was given first aid. Sources said that he recovered quite quickly and left for home.

A tourist shot a video of the rescue operation carried out by the three guards.

PNN