The search operation of a teenager who was swept away by a current at a beach in Andhra Pradesh is currently underway. V Hemant Kumar, 16, had gone with his brother to Manginapudi beach to take a dip after purchasing a silver idol from a shop. The two brothers got caught in the current and fell into the sea.
While his brothers identified as V Sai Gopal (18) was rescued by fishermen, V Hemant Kumar remained untraceable. The two brothers are residents of Kolleti Kota village.
Sai Gopal was admitted to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment.
The incident took place when the brothers went to the sea to take a dip after purchasing a silver idol from a shop.
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