Tragic Drowning of 27-Year-Old Navy Sailor in Goa During Test

27-year-old Navy sailor Usmangani Ansari tragically drowned during a physical efficiency test at the Naval Swimming Pool in Goa. The incident happened on July 30, and despite immediate rescue efforts, he could not be revived. Local police have been notified, and an inquiry has been initiated by the Navy. He is survived by his wife.

A 27-year-old Navy sailor drowned during a physical efficiency test at the Naval Swimming Pool in Goa, an official said on Wednesday. Sailor Usmangani Ansari lost his life in a drowning incident during the test on July 30, reported a Navy spokesperson.

The swimming test involves swimming and floating while in uniform, a requirement considering personnel may need to swim in their uniforms in the case of an emergency at sea, he explained.

''After completing the swimming part, the sailor drowned while floating. He was rescued by lifeguards and taken to the naval hospital INHS Jeevanti but could not be revived,'' the spokesperson added. Local police have been informed, and the Navy has launched an inquiry. Ansari is survived by his wife, the spokesperson concluded.