US student vanishes off beach in Dominican Republic while on spring break in 2025.
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Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, disappeared on March 6, 2025, while on a spring break trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Her disappearance has prompted extensive search efforts and an ongoing investigation.
Incident Details US student
On the morning of March 6, around 4:15 a.m., Konanki and a group of friends, along with two men they met at the resort, went to the beach near the Riu República Hotel. Surveillance footage captured the group entering the beach area. Approximately 40 minutes later, five women and one man left the beach, leaving Konanki and 22-year-old Joshua Riibe behind. Riibe was last seen leaving the beach at 8:55 a.m. citeturn0search0
Search and Investigation US student
Dominican authorities launched extensive search operations by land, air, and sea, utilizing drones, K9 units, and divers. The search focused on the coastal area of Bávaro, but no trace of Konanki has been found. citeturn0search0
Riibe, identified as a person of interest, was placed under police surveillance but was not officially detained. He reported that he and Konanki were caught in rough surf, and after assisting her, he fell asleep on a lounge chair. Upon waking, he found her missing. citeturn0news13
Family’s Response US student
Konanki’s parents, Subbarayudu and Sreedevi, have accepted the possibility that their daughter drowned and have requested authorities to declare her legally dead to begin the grieving process. They have expressed gratitude towards Riibe for his efforts to save their daughter and have urged the public to keep her in their prayers. citeturn0news16
Current Status US student
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities in both the Dominican Republic and Loudoun County, Virginia, continuing their efforts. The U.S. State Department and the Indian Embassy are also involved in the case. Despite the extensive search, no new leads have emerged, and Konanki’s disappearance remains unresolved.
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Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, disappeared on March 6, 2025, while on a spring break trip in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Her disappearance has prompted extensive search efforts and an ongoing investigation.
Incident Details
On the morning of March 6, around 4:15 a.m., Konanki and a group of friends, along with two men they met at the resort, went to the beach near the Riu República Hotel. Surveillance footage captured the group entering the beach area. Approximately 40 minutes later, five women and one man left the beach, leaving Konanki and 22-year-old Joshua Riibe behind. Riibe was last seen leaving the beach at 8:55 a.m. citeturn0search0
Search and Investigation
Dominican authorities launched extensive search operations by land, air, and sea, utilizing drones, K9 units, and divers. The search focused on the coastal area of Bávaro, but no trace of Konanki has been found. citeturn0search0
Riibe, identified as a person of interest, was placed under police surveillance but was not officially detained. He reported that he and Konanki were caught in rough surf, and after assisting her, he fell asleep on a lounge chair. Upon waking, he found her missing. citeturn0news13
Family’s Response
Konanki’s parents, Subbarayudu and Sreedevi, have accepted the possibility that their daughter drowned and have requested authorities to declare her legally dead to begin the grieving process. They have expressed gratitude towards Riibe for his efforts to save their daughter and have urged the public to keep her in their prayers. citeturn0news16
Current Status
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities in both the Dominican Republic and Loudoun County, Virginia, continuing their efforts. The U.S. State Department and the Indian Embassy are also involved in the case. Despite the extensive search, no new leads have emerged, and Konanki’s disappearance remains unresolved.
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