Jet ski rider feared drowned in UdupiWhen they were about 50 metres from the shore, Rohidas lost control of the jet ski while riding through the sea waves. The jet ski surged forward, throwing both Rohidas and the tourist into the sea. 
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Udupi: A jet ski rider was feared to have drowned while riding through the waves along with a tourist at Trasi beach in Udupi district on Saturday.
Rohidas alias Ravi (41) was working as a jet ski rider at the beach. At around 5:30 pm, Rohidas took a tourist on a jet ski ride into the sea.
When they were about 50 metres from the shore, Rohidas lost control of the jet ski while riding through the sea waves. The jet ski surged forward, throwing both Rohidas and the tourist into the sea.
The tourist, wearing a life jacket, was rescued and brought to shore by Suresh (31) from Koderi. However, despite a search, Rohidas could not be traced.
A case has been registered at Gangolli Police Station.