Reel obsession continues in Puri: Youth drives scooter into sea, a day after teen’s death on tracks

A day after a teenage boy died while allegedly filming a social media reel in the Chandapur area of Puri district, another dangerous stunt was recorded on Wednesday when a youth drove his scooter into the sea at Puri beach while shooting a video.

Eyewitnesses said he narrowly escaped drowning after locals intervened and pulled him and the scooter back to safety.

Youth Enters Sea With Scooter For Reel Video

According to reports, the latest incident occurred on the popular Golden beach stretch, where the youth, reportedly attempting to shoot a short video for social media, rode his scooter into the seawater as waves advanced toward the shore.

The man then appeared to lose control as the two-wheeler got stuck in wet sand, with waves pulling him deeper into the water.

As the tide rose, several bystanders rushed forward and dragged both the scooter and the man out of the water. The youth escaped with minor injuries. The video quickly spread across social media platforms, highlighting a pattern and a form of ‘addiction’ for filming risky social media videos.

As of the last reports, no comments could be obtained from the Puri police regarding the matter.

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Minor Dies After Being Hit By Train During Reel Shoot

The beach stunt came barely a day after a tragic incident in the Puri district. A 17-year-old boy from Manglaghat lost his life on Tuesday after allegedly being hit by a train while shooting a video near Janakadeipur railway station.

Sources said the boy had accompanied his mother to the Dakshinakali Temple and was returning home when he stopped near the railway tracks to film a reel on his mobile phone. While recording, he reportedly stood too close to the line and was struck by a speeding train.

Eyewitnesses said the impact was severe, and the boy died on the spot. Local residents and railway personnel rushed to the site, and the Government Railway Police (GRP) recovered the body before sending it for post-mortem examination. Preliminary inquiry indicated that negligence during filming led to the fatal accident.