Tourist dies while bathing at Cox's Bazar beach
A tourist died while swimming in the sea at Cox's Bazar today (15 August).
The deceased was identified as Md Samir (22), a resident of Halishahar in Chattogram and a refrigerator mechanic by profession.
Cox's Bazar Sadar Model Police Station Sub-Inspector Sushmoy Das said the incident occurred around 1pm at the Shaibal Point of Cox's Bazar sea beach.
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According to police, Samir had arrived in Cox's Bazar earlier in the day with three of his friends. They checked in at a hotel named Classic Villa in the cottage zone and later went to Shaibal Point for bathing in the sea.
SI Sushmoy said, "Samir was swept away by a strong wave while bathing. No lifeguard was present in that part of the beach at the time. When the tide eventually brought him closer to shore, his friends rescued him in critical condition and rushed him to Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared him dead. Doctors said he had already died before being brought to the hospital."
"Initially, the three friends described the incident. They have been kept in police custody for further questioning. The body has been sent to the morgue. His family has been informed and they are on their way to Cox's Bazar," he added.
According to official statistics, 12 tourists have died while bathing in the sea over the past year, while 78 were rescued.
In the past decade, 64 tourists have died and 782 were rescued by lifeguards at Cox's Bazar sea beach.
