Police said the boy was caught in the high tide and two youths had rushed to rescue the boy, yesterday. But, all the three were struggling in the water and Pugazhendi, who was near the shore, jumped in to the water to rescue them.
He managed to save the boy and a youth, but when he was trying to rescue the other youth, he was caught in the strong currents.
Pugazhendi was declared brought dead while the youth is being treated in the intensive care unit, police said.
Pugazhendi, a native of Karaikal and serving as a fireman at Puducherry fire station, had come here to celebrate the harvest festival with his family.
On 'Kaanum Pongal' day yesterday, Pugazhendi had visited the beach with his wife and two daughters.
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