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Andhra Techie Drowns In US On Birthday; Family And Hometown In Shock
24htopnews | April 13, 2026 3:09 PM CST

Andhra Pradesh techie Sai Sree Harikrishna died in the US after drowning at a California waterfall on his birthday, as per Samayam. A Vizianagaram native, he had recently completed his MS and secured a job. He was swept into a whirlpool while swimming with friends.

A tragic incident has been reported from the United States where a young techie from Andhra Pradesh, Singireddi Sai Sree Harikrishna, died after drowning on his birthday.

Harikrishna hails from Piridi village, in the Bobbili mandal of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh. He had gone to the US to pursue higher studies and had recently secured a job, reportedly just three months ago after completing his MS.

According to Samayam Telugu, he celebrated his birthday with friends on Saturday and then visited a waterfall in California. He reportedly drowned while swimming after becoming entangled in a whirlpool. His friends attempted to rescue him immediately but were unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead.

The incident is particularly heartbreaking because it occurred on the same day as his birthday. His parents, Srinivas and Rama, are devastated by the sudden loss. Arrangements are currently being made to return his mortal remains to his hometown.


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