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8 Pune students on school picnic drown at Diveagar beach; bodies recovered

Eight students from Pune tragically drowned at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra during a school picnic. Authorities have confirmed that all eight bodies were recovered following the incident. The local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Further details regarding the victims and the details of their outing are still awaited. This incident highlights the need for…

8 Pune students on school picnic drown at Diveagar beach; bodies recovered

Eight students from a coaching institute in Pune perished during a beach excursion at Diveagar beach in Raigad district on Thursday, according to police reports. The group, comprising students from Winners Academy in Alandi, had traveled by hired private bus to the coastal area for an outing. Upon arriving at the beach, the students ventured into the sea, reportedly misjudging the tide, leading to their tragic drowning.

Officials from the Dighi Sagar police stated that the group was made up of students from a private tuition class in Pune. Rescue efforts were initiated by locals and water sports personnel upon noticing the students struggling in the water. All eight students were eventually recovered, but tragically, they succumbed to their injuries.

The incident occurred while the group was engaged in swimming activities, highlighting the dangers of failing to accurately gauge tide conditions while near the water's edge.

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