Tamil Nadu Driver Follows Navigation App, Ends Up in Sea

Speedy Summary

• A young man from Chennai inadvertently drove an SUV into the sea near Sothikuppam beach, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu on september 11, 2025.
• The group of five occupants, including two women and the driver, made a navigation mistake based on directions from a popular application while traveling from Cuddalore Port to Parangipettai.
• Fishermen rescued all individuals after the incident. The vehicle remained stuck in the sea initially.
• With the assistance of local fishermen and a tractor, the SUV was successfully towed out of the water.
• Police reported that all passengers were in an inebriated state but were released with just a warning.

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