A 17-year-old youth named Rajesh Shial from Balasore district drowned while bathing in the Puri sea due to a strong rip current. The incident occurred between Sector 9 and 10 near Swargadwar. Lifeguards rescued him and rushed him to the hospital, but he succumbed during treatment. Authorities have advised tourists to be cautious of rip currents and follow lifeguard instructions while bathing. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/zeeodisha/state-news/17-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-swept-away-by-rip-current-at-puri-beach/3239828 #creator program