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First Couple Crosses Ram Setu Route by Swim
11 May
Summary
- Couple swam 32 km from Sri Lanka to India on May 7.
- The challenging swim took 10 hours and 45 minutes.
- They navigated rough seas and strong currents successfully.
Bengaluru-based IT professionals Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade have etched their names in history as the first couple to complete a side-by-side open-water swim from Sri Lanka to India. The duo successfully navigated the 32-kilometer Palk Strait along the historic Ram Setu route on May 7.
Their arduous journey began at Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, and concluded in Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, after an intense 10 hours and 45 minutes. Videos captured their struggle against rough waves, shifting winds, and powerful ocean currents that repeatedly challenged their progress.
The expedition received full safety support, including escort boats, paramedics, and Indian Coast Guard personnel. This remarkable feat, accomplished by professionals who began serious swimming training only four years ago, has garnered widespread admiration online.
Abdi and Prasade documented their entire challenge on social media to inspire others. Their successful crossing marks a landmark moment in open-water swimming, setting a new benchmark for couples undertaking this demanding route.
