Beachgoers are sounding the alarm on social media following the release of a shocking video showing a woman being swept away by the sea. The frightening episode reportedly happened earlier this week when a 20-year-old woman and her boyfriend went to a beach in Sochi, Russia. Captured on film, they are seen first wading through the shallow surf and later sharing a hug.
However, their romantic stroll turned perilous as the Black Sea grew increasingly violent around them. The video, apparently shot by a bystander, captures the moment they try to retreat from the rising waves. Tragically, while the man manages to escape, the woman is overpowered by the water.
Woman gets swept out to sea as her boyfriend frantically tries to help save her in Sochi, Russia.
Devastating.
The incident reportedly happened while the couple was visiting from the Russian city of Lipetsk.
The couple could be seen going to the water's edge when massive waves… pic.twitter.com/zEaFXoDjkg
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 18, 2024
She briefly reappears before another wave engulfs her, dragging her away from the shore. In a desperate attempt to save her, her boyfriend rushes along the beach, frantically searching for her in the water.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway but has yet to find her. Media commentator Colin Rugg shared more details with his 1.1 million followers on X, previously known as Twitter. He posted: “Woman gets swept out to sea as her boyfriend frantically tries to help save her in Sochi, Russia. Devastating. The incident reportedly happened while the couple was visiting from the Russian city of Lipetsk.”
The search area has been extended from Rivera Beach to the Mamayka microdistrict. However, the Southern Regional Search and Rescue Brigade has so far reported no success. “The search has not returned any results at this time,” said a spokesperson. “The work continues.”
The shocking incident has prompted many to offer safety advice to those planning a trip to the beach. One user advised, “Never turn your back on the ocean,” while another former Coast Guard member commented, “If the sea is angry, stay the heck away from it. I was Coast Guard and pulled out too many bodies. A damn shame.”
Others were baffled by the couple’s decision to enter the water under such dangerous conditions. “They didn’t see them strong ass waves??? Why would you even THINK about going in there,” one person remarked. Another warned, “Never underestimate the power of waves, especially during storms!”