Video: Woman Drowns In Mumbai Sea While Taking Photo During High Tide

In Mumbai, a heartbreaking incident unfolded on June 9 as a 32-year-old woman named Jyoti Sonar was swept away by a large wave at Bandra Bandstand, near the Arabian Sea. 

Jyoti Sonar was taking pictures with her spouse on a rock while their three children watched from afar. Tragedy struck when a massive wave engulfed the couple, tragically drowning Jyoti Sonar. Heart-wrenching cries from their children pleading for their "mummy" could be heard as the wave carried her away. Mukesh Sonar, Jyoti's husband, made a desperate attempt to save her by holding onto her saree, but his efforts were in vain. Onlookers nearby swiftly came to his aid, pulling him to safety, as reported by Mid-Day.

Woman Drowns In Mumbai Sea During High Tide While Taking Picture

The chilling video of the incident, depicting powerful waves crashing against the couple's rock, has since been extensively shared on social media. 

#Mumbai: Mukesh Sonar(35) & his wife Jyoti(32) were clicked by their kids on Bandra Bandstand when a high wave hit them sweeping Jyothi.

She lost her life in this incidence after being swept away infront of her kids in Mumbai last week. pic.twitter.com/n6e0MOYVEx

— Saba Khan (@ItsKhan_Saba) July 16, 2023

According to Sonar's statement to the local police, he and his wife lost their balance while taking pictures on the rock, leading to a tragic slip. Despite the efforts of a nearby man, Jyoti couldn't be saved. Her body was discovered on June 10 after a 20-hour search operation conducted by the Mumbai Coast Guard.

Sonar revealed that their family regularly went on picnics every fortnight, and that week they had initially planned to visit a different area. However, due to restricted entry at Juhu Beach caused by high tide, they chose to visit Bandra instead.

According to Sonar's account of the Indian daily, Jyoti joined him as they ventured into the sea, both enjoying the sensation of the water splashing on their clothes. However, they were cautious about their children coming closer, as the sea was rough at the time.

That evening, the police and fire brigade responded to the incident at Bandra Bandstand and initiated a search operation for the missing woman. Due to a high tide warning, Juhu and Versova beaches were closed to the public. 

Suggested Reading: Mom Catches Son Watching Porn, Breaks TV: Here’s Why Sex-ed Matters