Two Kottayam youths swept away by waves while bathing near Bekal in Kerala (opens original article in a new tab)

Two young men from Kottayam disappeared after being carried away by strong ocean currents while swimming near Bekal in Kerala. A search operation was initiated but the individuals could not be located.

• Two Kottayam youths went missing after being swept away by strong waves while bathing near Bekal in Kerala
• Avijit and Appu Abraham were part of a group that went for a swim near Kallinkal
• Local authorities and residents launched a search operation but could not find the missing persons
• Witnesses last saw the youths near Red Moon beach around dusk