Kannur, June 20 -- A Bengaluru-based college student went missing in the sea at Payyambalam beach in Kannur on Saturday after being caught in strong waves, officials said. One person has been rescued while search operations are underway for the missing youth.

According to initial information, the incident occurred when a group of Karnataka natives, who had travelled to Kannur on a pilgrimage visit to Kottiyoor, reached Payyambalam beach around 12:30 pm after completing their religious visit.

Officials said the sea was rough at the time, and two members of the group were swept away by strong waves. Lifeguards managed to rescue one person, while the search continues for the missing student, identified as Santhosh Kumar from Bengaluru.

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