Overview
- A 33–34-year-old tourist identified by Goa police as Sahas/Ashpak Masali was sitting on shoreline rocks at Baga Beach when a powerful wave swept him into the sea, sources reported.
- The episode was filmed by his companion and the video circulated widely, with the woman saying she warned him not to sit on the rocks and that he had consumed alcohol.
- Rescue teams launched an immediate search operation but violent waves and poor visibility hampered efforts, and rescuers recovered the man’s body from the shoreline several hours later.
- Drishti Marine and local authorities had placed red flags and issued monsoon advisories prohibiting swimming and other coastal activities because rocky stretches become slippery and seas turn unpredictable.
- Reporters note this death comes as Goa has seen a rise in drownings this year, with coverage citing 71 drowning deaths January–June 2026, a statistic that has renewed pressure for better enforcement and tourist caution.