College Student Missing in Dominican Republic Likely Drowned During Beach Walk
Sudiksha Konanki, 20, missing in the Dominican Republic, may have drowned during a beach walk. She was last seen at Riu Republica Resort after a night out with friends. Search efforts include drones and helicopters, while authorities investigate and ask for public assistance to locate her.
A 20-year-old college student, Sudiksha Konanki, from Virginia, reportedly went missing while walking on the beach of Riu Republica Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. She disappeared on the morning of March 6 while on spring break with her university classmates. Early reports suggest she may have drowned after being hit by a large wave while swimming with another individual, as indicated by investigative sources.
Konanki was last seen around 4:15 a.m. on March 6, according to surveillance footage. She was part of a group that initially included six female students from the University of Pittsburgh, but most returned to the hotel, leaving her and one other individual on the beach. Search operations officially began on March 8 and continued with aerial support using drones and helicopters.
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with federal and state authorities, as well as their counterparts in the Dominican Republic, following notification of her disappearance. The Embassy of India is currently leading the search efforts on the ground. A social media post by someone close to her family asks for public assistance in locating Konanki, emphasizing the importance of spreading the word.
Sudiksha is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a brown bikini and accessories. Authorities have questioned her friends about the incident, although no charges have been made as investigations continue. Despite attempts to reach certain authorities for further details, responses have not yet been provided.
Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old college junior, went missing while walking on the beach during a spring break trip in the Dominican Republic. Preliminary investigations suggest she may have drowned after being swept away by a wave. Search efforts are underway, led by local authorities and the Indian Embassy, as her friends are questioned amidst a plea for public assistance in finding her.
Original Source: people.com
