A 15-year-old Indian expatriate tragically drowned on Friday while swimming off Al Mamzar beach in Dubai. The teenager, a student at a local Indian school, was enjoying an evening outing with his family when the incident occurred.
The boy and his elder sister were caught in powerful water currents, prompting their panicked family to alert lifeguards. “The lifeguards managed to rescue his sister, but the boy was pulled under and later found unresponsive,” said Ibrahim Berike, a social worker and volunteer with the Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre.
Witnesses reported that both siblings were experienced swimmers and had been enjoying a leisurely dip when the sudden undercurrent overwhelmed them. The boy’s mother recounted seeing her son vanish in moments, unable to react in time.
The family, originally from Kerala, India, has lived in the UAE for several years. Relatives described the boy as well-mannered and kind, expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
“We are praying for the family to find strength during this difficult time,” said a family member. The boy will be laid to rest in Dubai once formalities are completed.
