India, June 25 -- A tourist from Karnataka lost his life after being swept away by powerful waves while sitting on rocks at Goa's popular Baga Beach, officials said. The victim was identified as Sahas Ashpak Masali, a resident of Vijayapura (Bijapur) district.

According to authorities, Masali was sitting on rocks along the shoreline when strong waves generated by rough sea conditions suddenly dragged him into the water. Witnesses said the sea was turbulent, making rescue efforts difficult.

A search and rescue operation was launched immediately after the incident. After several hours of searching, rescue teams recovered his body from the shoreline. A video purportedly showing the incident has since gone viral on social media, drawing att...