Coast Guard helicopter CG 801, has recovered bodies of two boys from Marina Beach recently. At around 1840 hours Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) Chennai received information from Coastal Security Group regarding drowning of two boys off Marina Beach at about 1740 hours. On receipt of the information the CSG boats were deployed immediately along with the beach patrol party from the Police for the search of drowned persons. The Coast Guard launched search and rescue operation by first light next day. During extensive search operation conducted by coast guard helicopter in two sorties which lasted for two hours forty five minutes, the helicopter has recovered two bodies both off Marina beach. The bodies were subsequently handed over to local police for necessary formalities.