Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral
Panaji, February 2026: More than one domestic tourist was rescued from drowning every day along the coast of Goa in 2025, according to official data released by Drishti Marine.
During the year, lifesavers carried out 548 water rescues out of 614 reported incidents. Among those rescued were 450 Indian nationals — including tourists and residents — and 98 foreign nationals.
Speaking about the figures, CEO Navin Awasthi said lifesavers handled far more than drowning situations.
They assisted 829 victims through various interventions such as locating missing children, returning lost belongings, preventing thefts, administering first aid and responding to medical emergencies including fractures, dehydration and cardiac issues.
Foreign & Domestic Visitors
Among foreigners, Russian tourists (56) topped the rescue list, followed by UK nationals (13).
Domestically, most rescued visitors came from neighbouring Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Beaches With Highest Incidents
The busy Baga–Sinquerim belt recorded the most incidents overall.
North Goa hotspots:
Calangute – 103 incidents
Baga – 68 incidents
Sinquerim – 61 incidents
Candolim – 58 incidents
South Goa hotspots:
Colva – 55 incidents
Palolem – 50 incidents
Mobor – 38 incidents
Agonda – 35 incidents
Meanwhile, Dona Paula, Cola Beach and Zalor Beach recorded the lowest rescues with only one each.
Seasonal Trends
October saw the highest rescue interventions (67) as beaches reopened after the monsoon and tourist arrivals increased.
December recorded the largest overall number of beach incidents due to peak holiday crowds during Christmas and New Year.
Children & Medical Assistance
Minors formed a large portion of cases, with 97 missing-child incidents reported. Lifesavers also provided first aid to 110 victims for injuries such as cuts, jellyfish stings, dehydration and fractures.
There were also 12 stray dog bite cases requiring immediate care.
Authorities say the numbers highlight both the popularity of Goa’s beaches and the crucial role played by trained lifesavers in preventing fatalities along India’s busiest coastline.
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