Why don’t tourists heed the warnings of lifeguards on the beach?
The month of October has seen unprecedented weather conditions in Goa. On account of Cyclone Kyarr, the state has been lashed by heavy storms that have made the entire coastline extremely unsafe. Fishermen have not been able to go out to sea, but most importantly, on almost a daily basis, warnings have been issued by […]
4 students drown in the quarry at Tuem. 3 found, search is on for 1 more
This weekend, a trekking expedition involving 40 students from Don Bosco High School in Tuem, Pernem turned tragic, when five students decided to go for a swim in the Tuem quarry. According to a report by Times of India, three bodies have so far been recovered, while the hunt is on for one more. There […]
Drishti rescue for victims of Cyclone Luban and Cyclone Titli
Everyone knows how bad the monsoon season is in Goa. While nature gets a thorough shower and comes off sparkling in the aftermath, there is still a dangerous element to the season. Dams may overflow, rivers turn into relentless forces and the sea is beautiful but cruel to anyone that ventures in. Now, even though […]
Drishti lifeguards rescue fishermen in two separate incidents
The monsoons are still on in Goa even though they seem to have abated for now. That being said, it’s still not safe enough to go into the sea. Swimming is still off limits although the fishing ban is about to be lifted. That means fishermen are getting ready to start fishing once more. Of […]
Drishti to declare 24 unsafe locations as No Selfie zones in Goa
Goa’s monsoons are underway and the state has seen some heavy rainfall in the last two weeks. This still hasn’t stopped tourists from flocking to the state in large numbers. However, lack of understanding on their part has led to some tragic occurrences of drowning in the last week alone. This is no surprise given […]
More tourists lose their lives to Goa’s rough seas over the weekend
Goa is absolutely gorgeous in the monsoons. In fact, it’s also one of the best times of the year to visit as the weather is undeniably cool and pleasant. The rains bring life to the parched earth and everything turns lush and green. The beaches are also amazing with waves crashing on the shore, almost enraged […]
14 people went into the sea, 5 were dragged away by the current
It’s no secret that the monsoons are beautiful but dangerous at the same time. The monsoons in Goa last for 4 months, between June and September. During this time, all beach activities, watersports, and even fishing are suspended. This is to avoid any calamities like drowning and capsizing in the sea. Unfortunately, as much as […]
Minors from Mangaluru die a watery death in Ponda
A combination of unsupervised minors and water bodies is never a good thing. Goa has seen many people die in these situations. There was another incident yesterday which resulted in the untimely death of 3 minors from out of town. A drowning. The bodies of the minors were found in a water tank According to […]
Drowning at Arvalem Waterfall Claims Life of Afghani National
A 29-year-old youth from Afghanistan Hasif Mohammad Yusuf met a watery death at the Arvalem waterfall in Bicholim taluka. His body was recovered from the river on Sunday morning with the help of divers from the Indian Navy. Cause of death was ruled as drowning. According to the police at Bicholim, Yusuf and two of […]
Goan girls drown at Nagarmadi Waterfalls – Karwar
Five Goans drowned at the Nagarmadi waterfalls near Karwar (Karnataka) on 17th September, 2017. Out of the 5, bodies of two women were recovered while the Goa Police continue search operations for the 3 persons still missing. The local MLA’s brother is said to have rushed to the site with the rescue team. What began […]
