Four drown on Sandspit

Updated at: 1427 PST, Sunday, July 04, 2010 KARACHI: At least four people drowned while swimming at Sandspit beach of Karachi today; however, another one has been rescued, Geo News reported Sunday. A holiday once again proved disastrous to some families, when their four members lost their lives, while having fun at Karachi beach of Sandspit. According to details, some people from Nazimabad went to Sandspit beach for picnic this morning. At least four people drowned in sea and one has been rescued. Three others are still unaccounted for. Navy divers are searching for the missing. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at 10am, after which the lifeguards present there rescued 17-year Omar, resident of New Alfalah. Omar’s friend is still missing. Two people Bilal and Zafar from Manzoor Colony and Golimar also drowned and went missing; search for them is still on. The mourning families said relief activities are not up to mark, adding there were no lifeguards on the spot. When contacted, the lifeguards said Section-144 is in place thanks to the high tide from May to September; but, the people don’t accede to comply with the restriction.