Rameswaram: Bengaluru-based IT professionals Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasad have achieved a rare endurance feat by swimming approximately 32 km from Sri Lanka to India.
The couple became the first pair to complete the historic Rama Setu sea route swim. They began their journey from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka at 4:30 am on May 7 and reached Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu at 3:15 pm, completing the swim in 10 hours and 45 minutes.
Despite rough sea conditions, strong currents and shifting winds, the duo continued their challenging swim with determination. Support boats, medical teams and Indian Coast Guard personnel accompanied them to ensure safety throughout the expedition.
The achievement has drawn widespread appreciation on social media, with many praising their endurance, discipline and teamwork. The couple, who have been undergoing professional swimming training for the past four years, also documented their journey on social platforms.
