YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, better known as BeerBiceps, recently shared a life-threatening experience he had while visiting Goa.
On Christmas Eve, he and his girlfriend were caught in an underwater current while swimming, but they were saved by an IPS officer and his IRS wife.
The incident took place around 6 pm on December 24 while they were enjoying a swim in the open sea, a pastime Allahbadia has cherished since childhood.
"A casual, fun dip in the waves was interrupted by an underwater current that toppled both of us. The next thing we knew, we were struggling to stay afloat," he wrote in an Instagram post.
Despite their swimming experience, the couple found themselves struggling against the strong current. After nearly 10 minutes of trying to stay above water, they called for help. A family consisting of an IPS officer and his IRS wife swiftly came to their rescue and pulled them to safety.
Allahbadia explained that although he had encountered underwater currents before, this was the first time he had faced such a challenge with someone else. "It's easy to swim out of one alone. It's very hard to pull someone out with you," he shared.
The 31-year-old further recounted the harrowing experience, saying, "There was a point where I swallowed a lot of water and started fading away. That's when I decided to shout for help. Deep gratitude to the family...who saved us both. This experience left us feeling both blank as well as grateful. We felt the protection of God throughout the incident."
Reflecting on the ordeal, Allahbadia described it as a profound moment that changed his outlook on life. He acknowledged the near-death experience, calling it a brush with the "life-death barrier," and ended his post with gratitude, adding, "We lived for a reason."