4 kids feared drowned off Juhu Koliwada

The incident occurred at Juhu Koliwada in the western suburbs, where a group of 5 boys, in the age group of 12 to 15 yrs, ventured into the sea around 5.30 PM

Authorities had received information that six people had ventured into the sea, but now it has been confirmed that five boys drowned and one has been rescued

The boys had walked half a kilometre from the shore when they started drowning, he said.

One of the boys was rescued by a fisherman before the fire brigade arrived at the scene, while four others are still missing and a search operation is underway

The rescuers are facing difficulty in the search because of the high tide and divers from the Navy and Coast Guard have also been requested to join in