One person was feared drowned while swimming with a group of friends at Aksa Beach in Malad area of Mumbai, civic officials said on Wednesday, adding that rescue operations were underway.
The officials said that the tragic incident was reported at Mumbai`s Aksa Beach in Malad (West) on Wednesday evening, where one person went missing in the sea while swimming.
According to officials, the incident occurred near INS Hamla Gate, opposite JJ Nursing Home.
The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alert at around 5:15 pm.
As per preliminary information, four people had gone into the water for a swim. Three managed to return safely, but one person is still missing and is feared to have drowned, the officials said.
“A search and rescue operation was quickly launched by the Fire Brigade. The police and 108 ambulance service also reached the spot to assist in the emergency response. Efforts are ongoing to trace the missing person,” said an official.
Further details are awaited.
