Three tourists died after being swept away by strong waves and sea currents while bathing at Himchhari Beach in Cox's Bazar. One tourist was rescued alive and rushed to the hospital, while two others remain missing following the tragic incident.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening (October 21) at the beach adjacent to the museum near Marina Resort in Himchhari.
Ramu Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md. Zillur Rahman confirmed the matter. He stated that a group of tourists went into the sea at the beach to bathe when several of them were washed away by strong waves and tide. Local residents managed to rescue one person alive.
The bodies of three tourists have been recovered from the scene so far. A search operation is currently underway to trace the two missing individuals. However, the names and identities of the deceased, rescued, and missing tourists have not yet been determined.
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Reported by Sayeed Mohammed Anwar, Cox's Bazar, Special Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
