HYDERABAD: An
Indian student
from
Telangana
died in a
jet ski mishap
in Florida in the US. The 27-year-old Venkataramana Pittala was a master’s student in health informatics at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis(IUPUI). Pittala, who hailed from Kazipet, was to graduate in May 2024.
According to his friends, the mishap took place in Florida on March 9.
“The collision between two jet skis resulted in his untimely death,” his friends said. In the incident that took place at the Fury playground near Wisteria Island, a 14-year-old boy escaped without injuries.
Before going to the US, Pittala had pursued his bachelors in physiotherapy from NTR University of Health Sciences.
Pittala’s friends have started a GoFundMe page seeking donations to support his family. “During this difficult time, we urgently seek your support to raise funds to send his body to his family for his final rites and other expenses and burdens. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a significant impact during this challenging period,” B Sajan, the organiser of the page said.