Overview
- The victims were identified as Shankarappa, 22, and Sindhu, 23, from Mysuru, and two colleagues — Dharmaraj and Disha, both 26 — remain in critical condition.
- The vessel carrying 14 of a 28-person group overturned near the river–sea confluence off Kodi Bengre/Delta Beach around noon, with all passengers pulled from the water.
- Local residents and nearby boats carried out the initial rescue before the injured were taken to hospitals in Udupi.
- Police said life jackets were issued but not all passengers wore them, a detail under verification as investigators also examine strong waves and compliance with safety norms.
- Malpe and Kota police registered a case against the boat’s operators, with one outlet naming Waveriders, a point authorities have not confirmed.