Selfie tragedy: Body of toddler swept away in Alappuzha beach recovered

The body of a two-year-old toddler was recovered from the sea in Alappuzha on September 15.The toddler fell into the sea as a huge wave came up while his mother was taking a selfie.His mother quickly regained control, saved two kids but the toddler was taken away by the sea.

Alappuzha: The body of a two-and-half-year-old boy Adikrishna, who went missing in Alappuzha beach after waves swept him away while his mother was clicking a selfie with him, was recovered from the sea on Tuesday.

According to Alappuzha police, the tragic incident took place on Sunday evening when Adikrishna came to visit the beach in Alappuzha district along with his parents and other relatives. On Sunday, following the rains, the sea turned rough while the family was enjoying in the sea and the toddler was held by his mother.

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When a selfie was taken, a huge wave came up and she lost control of her kid, who fell into the waters. While she quickly regained control and managed to save two kids, Adikrishna was taken away by the sea. On Tuesday early morning, the body was recovered, followed by the inquest , the body will be handed over and the last rites will be performed later in the day.

The couple hails from Palakkad and had come to Adikrishna's mother's place at Thrissur for a wedding and it was from there they drove to Alappuzha to visit their relative.