Mumbai: Bodies of two of three boys who went missing in sea at Versova recovered

Search operation to find the remaining one person is underway

Five boys drowned in sea at Versova jetty here during the Ganesh idol immersion on Sunday night, while two others accompanying them were rescued. A fire brigade official had said that three boys were still missing and search operation to find them is on.

Search operation underway at the #Versova beach after 5 boys drowned during #GanpatiVisarjan on Sunday night and two others were rescued. The rescued persons were rushed to the #CooperHospital.

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— Mid Day (@mid_day) September 20, 2021

As per latest reports, the bodies of two of three boys have been recovered and search for the remaining one person is underway.

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#UPDATE Maharashtra | Bodies of two of the three people who went missing yesterday have been recovered. Search for the remaining one person is still underway.

The incident occurred yesterday following Ganpati immersion at Versova beach in Mumbai.

— ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2021

"A search operation is on with the help of lifeguards and members of the Flood Rescued Team. LED lights and a ferry boat are being used for the operation," the official had earlier said. The help of Navy divers has been sought, the official said, adding that a fire engine, one boat, some lifeguards and other personnel are present at the spot.

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