India, May 12 -- In a remarkable endurance feat, Bengaluru-based IT professionals Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade have become the first couple to complete a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India, crossing the Palk Strait via the historic Ram Setu route.

The duo completed the challenging expedition on May 7, swimming nearly 32 kilometres from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu in 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Battle against waves and strong currents

Videos from the expedition showed the couple navigating rough seas, shifting winds, and powerful ocean currents that repeatedly pushed them off course during the long swim.

One clip captured Abdi preparing for the early morning start before sunrise, while other...