October 20, 2021 12:42 am | Updated 12:42 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAM
The body of 15-year-old girl O. Deepika, who had gone missing at Appikonda Beach on Monday was traced on Tuesday morning.
Deepika, a native of Kakinada, along with two of her friends had ventured into the sea for playing, on Monday evening. They were allegedly dragged into the sea by strong tides. A few locals immediately rushed into the sea and rescued two girls, but Deepika had gone missing.
The body was sent for post-mortem.
The Duvvada police registered a case.
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