Bhatkal: In a dramatic rescue operation, a 14-year-old boy was saved from the Arabian Sea by Coast Guard personnel and members of the Karavali Niyantran Dal (KND) after being swept away during Ganesh festival celebrations in Bhatkal. The boy, identified as Samartha Shridhar Kharvi, is a resident of Bundar in Bhatkal taluk.

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The incident occurred on Sunday evening at Talgod beach while the immersion of the Ganapati idol was underway. Samartha was reportedly struck by a powerful wave, causing him to vanish beneath the surface momentarily.

KND members Raghvendra Naik and Sachin Kharvi, under the guidance of Coast Guard Circle Police Inspector Kosumadhar, launched a swift rescue operation. Despite the challenging conditions of the turbulent Arabian Sea, they managed to locate and pull Samartha out of the water.

Following the rescue, Samartha was rushed to Bhatkal Government Hospital for initial treatment and was later transferred to Kundapur Hospital for further care. The quick response and coordination between the Coast Guard and KND were instrumental in saving the young boy's life.