A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh died in a tragic drowning incident in the United States. The incident happened on Saturday, which was also his birthday, as per NDTV reports.
He had gone with a group of friends to a waterfall in California to celebrate.
Also Read | 'Soon you'll miss $5 gas': Iran drops math equation to mock Trump as gas prices set to soar
Accident due to hazardous water conditions
The authorities reportedly described it as an accident caused by dangerous water conditions.
Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, after completing his Master's degree in the US, had recently started working at a software company in St. Louis, according to NDTV.
Also Read | Deal was 'inches away, zero lessons learned': Iran reveals why near-final pact with US collapsed
His family said he had started the job just a few months ago and was very happy to begin his career.
Friends said he liked swimming and happily entered the water. However, within minutes, things went wrong, and he drowned.
Rescue efforts in vain
Despite immediate attempts by his friends to rescue him, they could not save him due to the force of the water. Emergency responders later reached the spot and recovered his body after a search operation.
Family in shock
The sudden death of the young engineer has reportedly left his family in deep shock. The man is survived by his parents, Singireddy Srinivasa Rao and Ramadevi.
Efforts are now underway to bring his body back to India.
