CHENNAI: A couple from Meghalaya drowned in the sea in Mahabalipuram on Thursday.

The deceased were identified as Pranchin Dhohalin (26) and Larisha Mary (22) who came to Chennai a month ago and were working in a star hotel in Devaneri.

They went swimming on Thursday morning, and were pulled in by a giant wave.

The fishermen tried to rescue both of them but all their efforts went in vain. Later, their bodies washed ashore in two separate places.