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Two Indian Navy officers had a close call when their parachutes got tangled during a rehearsal for an operational demonstration at Rama Krishna Beach in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on January 3, 2025.
The incident happened just a day before the scheduled demonstration and a video of the mishap was quickly circulated on social media. The two officers were practising for the upcoming event when their parachutes got caught.
One officer was carrying the national flag, and both officers lost control as their parachutes became entangled. With no way to steer, they fell into the water close to the shore.
No injuries or casualties were reported. A Navy boat, which was already stationed nearby, quickly rescued them and brought them safely to the shore.
Several people who had gathered at the beach to watch the rehearsal witnessed the entire incident.
The Indian Navy MARCOS are fine. They did not collide; instead, the parachutes had become entangled. The rescue boats were nearby and reached the location where they had fallen.#Vizag pic.twitter.com/SRoKqJplhV
— Akash Sharma (@kaidensharmaa) January 3, 2025
The demonstration by the Eastern Naval Command is set to take place on January 4, 2025, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Guest.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command will be hosting the event.
The demonstration aims to showcase the Indian Navy’s advanced capabilities. It will feature exciting activities, including demonstrations by warships, submarines, aircraft, the naval band, and Marine Commandos (MARCOS).
The event also shows the Navy’s commitment to building a strong relationship with the people of Andhra Pradesh.
Additionally, the Indian Navy will commission two new indigenously built warships, INS Nilgiri, and Surat, along with a diesel-electric submarine named Vagsheer on January 15, 2025.
Reference: News18, NDTV
Source: Maritime Shipping News