CHENNAI: Two men, who visited the Injambakkam beach along with their friends on Pongal on Monday, drowned while frolicking in the sea. A friend of theirs is being treated at a hospital.
The deceased were identified as Mahesh, 20, and Varunkumar, 28, from Velachery.
Police said Mahesh, Varunkumar and three others went to the beach to celebrate Pongal.Mahesh, Varunkumar, and their friend Ravi went for a swim when a huge tide pulled them into the sea. Hearing their cries, some fishermen went in and pulled them out. All three were rushed to the Government General Hospital where doctors declared Mahesh and Varunkumar dead on arrival. A case has been registered and further investigation is on.
The deceased were identified as Mahesh, 20, and Varunkumar, 28, from Velachery.
Police said Mahesh, Varunkumar and three others went to the beach to celebrate Pongal.Mahesh, Varunkumar, and their friend Ravi went for a swim when a huge tide pulled them into the sea. Hearing their cries, some fishermen went in and pulled them out. All three were rushed to the Government General Hospital where doctors declared Mahesh and Varunkumar dead on arrival. A case has been registered and further investigation is on.