Venkataramana Pittala, a 27-year-old Telangana native studying for his Masters at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), tragically lost his life in a jet ski accident in Florida, USA, on March 9, 2024.
The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. at Fury Playground near Wisteria Island. The other jet ski involved was operated by a 14-year-old boy who thankfully escaped unharmed.
Venkataramana, hailing from Kazipet, was slated to graduate in May 2024. Authorities highlighted that 14 is the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft in Florida, as per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.