Overview
- Akhilesh, 17, was swept into deeper water at Vadarevu Beach and was brought ashore by on-duty police and marine rescue swimmers on Sunday.
- Karamchedu sub-inspector Khadar Basha alerted his team and marine constable Edukondalu with trained swimmers entered the water and used a lifebuoy to reach the teenager.
- Police personnel administered first aid to expel swallowed seawater and then transferred Akhilesh to the Government Hospital in Chirala, where he is reported to be safe.
- Bapatla superintendent of police B. Umamaheswar ordered extra coastal vigilance before the weekend and has publicly commended the marine and local teams for their swift action.
- The Vadarevu rescue was one of two beach saves in Bapatla district on Sunday, a pattern officials say reflects the effect of stepped-up patrols, public address alerts and other safety measures.