Goa: Three more tourists rescued from drowning at Baga beach

CALANGUTE: Three more tourists were saved from drowning at Baga beach on Tuesday, adding to the number of tourists rescued by Drishti lifeguards since the beginning of the Dusshera-Eid long weekend.
The three from Karnataka, in the age group of 20-21 years, were caught in a rip current and were being dragged into the sea. Spotting them in distress, lifeguards rushed to their assistance and brought them safely to the shore.
With the state government dropping restrictions, the tourist influx into Goa has increased with visitors making a beeline to the beaches, said Drishti Marine, adding that Calangute and Baga witnessed the maximum rescues over the weekend.
“Monsoon is finally waning and the beaches are now open for swimming and leisure activities. Each morning, Drishti lifesavers map the weather and sea conditions and establish safe swimming zones around the beaches. The public should swim only in the swim zones. Non-swimming zones are denoted by red flags,” the lifeguards agency said.