The body of another tourist, identified as Harun, was recovered from the Bay of Bengal near Himchhari beach in Cox’s Bazar on Thursday morning, bringing the death toll from the incident to four.
Harun’s body was recovered from the Sagar Nibash area of Himchhari, a day after he and other tourists were swept away by strong waves and currents while bathing near the museum at Marina Resort on Wednesday evening.
According to local sources, a group of tourists were swimming near the museum when they were caught in strong waves and currents. As they struggled in the water, local residents rushed to help and managed to rescue several people.
Two tourists were initially recovered dead. Another was rescued in critical condition and taken to hospital, where he later died.
Two other tourists were reported missing. Harun’s body was recovered on Thursday morning.
The other deceased have been identified as Rohan, 23, and Shahidul Islam, 23. Rohan, the son of Mukarram Hossain, was from Diabari in Dhaka’s Uttara area. Shahidul’s address could not immediately be confirmed.
One of the missing tourists has been identified as 22-year-old Nafisul Haque Nibir, son of Nabibur Rahman, who reportedly lives in Dhaka’s Azimpur area. The identity of the other missing person has yet to be confirmed.
Beach staff member Mahbub Rahman said two people were initially recovered dead, while another was rescued in critical condition and taken to hospital, where he later died.
Ramu Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md Zillur Rahman confirmed that the tourists were swept away by strong waves and currents while bathing near the Marina Resort museum. He said local residents rescued one person alive and took him to hospital, while a search operation was under way for the remaining missing tourist.
