Kannur: Three medical students from Karnataka drowned while bathing in the sea off Payyambalam beach in Kerala’s Kannur district on Sunday morning, police said.
The victims were identified as Afnan, Rahanuddeen, and Afras, all medical students from Bengaluru. The tragic incident occurred around 11 am when a group of eight students entered the sea for a swim.
According to police, three of them were caught in strong waves and dragged away from the shore. Although rescue teams managed to pull them out and rush them to a nearby hospital, doctors declared all three dead on arrival.
Authorities have advised tourists and visitors to exercise caution at the beach, which is known for its unpredictable currents.
