Overview

• The Mumbai Fire Brigade paused the search at 1:36 pm because of high tide; local fishermen and police recovered Devendram’s body at around 10:30 pm.
• Rajkumar Govind Subba, 22, was pulled to safety by lifeguard Jitendra Tandel before fire brigade divers arrived and is now recovering.
• Officials say both men lived in a Vile Parle slum and were likely intoxicated when they ventured 200 metres offshore.
• The two had been filming an Instagram reel near Silver Beach when a powerful monsoon current swept them into dangerous waters.
• Lifeguards, the fire brigade, police and fishermen joined the operation as authorities urge stronger patrols, clearer signage and restricted beach access during rough seas.