A 16-year-old boy lost his life after drowning at Juhu Chowpatty near the JW Marriott Hotel in Juhu West on Friday evening, officials said.

According to preliminary information, the incident was reported to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) at around 7:31 pm. Following the alert, rescue teams from the fire brigade, along with lifeguards, local police personnel, and a 108 ambulance service, rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.