Brit tourist, 72, drowns in front of his wife after being swept away by strong ... trends now By Miriam Kuepper Published: 09:15 GMT, 25 March 2024 | Updated: 09:15 GMT, 25 March 2024 Viewcomments A British tourist has drowned in front of his wife after being swept away by strong currents while swimming off an Indian beach. The 72-year-old died on Friday evening at the Talpona beach in Canacona in the western state of Goa. Local police said he got carried away by a strong current after going for a swim with his wife, who helplessly had to watch on as a lifeguard tried to resuscitate her husband to no avail. This is a breaking news story. More to follow. Breaking News Share or comment on this article: Brit tourist, 72, drowns in front of his wife after being swept away by strong currents while swimming off Indian beach All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility