British Citizen Dies While Surfing at Varkala Beach: Roy John

By | April 5, 2024

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2. “Kerala latest news surfing incident”

A 55-year-old British citizen named Roy John tragically died while surfing at Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, according to police reports. The incident occurred at Varkala Papanasam sea where John encountered strong surf conditions. Further details on the matter are still awaited. Earlier this month, beach tourism activities were suspended in Kerala’s Kannur due to rough seas in various coastal areas. The District Disaster Management Authority instructed the District Tourism Promotion Council to temporarily ban beach activities at tourist centers in the district. In a similar incident in March, 15 people were injured in Varkala when a floating bridge railing collapsed due to strong waves.

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British Citizen Dies While Surfing at Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram

A 55-year-old British citizen tragically passed away while surfing at Varkala Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, as confirmed by police reports on Friday. The deceased individual has been identified as Roy John.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred at Varkala Papanasam sea, where John encountered strong surf conditions that proved to be fatal. The exact circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation, with further details pending.

Beach Tourism Activities Halted

Earlier this month, beach tourism activities in Kerala’s Kannur were temporarily halted due to rough sea conditions in various coastal areas of the region. The District Disaster Management Authority instructed the District Tourism Promotion Council to impose a temporary ban on beach activities at popular tourist centres.

Previous Incidents at Varkala

Notably, on March 9 of this year in Varkala, a similar incident occurred when at least 15 individuals were injured after the railing of a floating bridge collapsed due to strong waves. As a result, several people fell into the sea, including women and children who were promptly hospitalized for treatment.

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