Disappearance of University of Pittsburgh Student Sudiksha Konanki in Dominican Republic Sparks International Investigation

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old, vanished while on spring break in the Dominican Republic. A man claims to have saved her from drowning moments before her disappearance.

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Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student, disappeared on March 6 while in the Dominican Republic. The last person to see her, Joshua Riibe, claims they were swept out to sea by a wave. An ongoing investigation involves authorities from multiple countries, with no suspects at this point. Konanki's family is urging authorities to explore all possibilities regarding her disappearance.

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Joshua Riibe, the last known person to see Sudiksha Konanki, described a wave that swept them both out to sea, but he managed to return to shore without her.
Riibe, who previously worked as a lifeguard, made efforts to keep Konanki afloat before they parted ways in waist-deep water.
Local authorities have stated that there are no suspects in the case, and it is being treated as a missing persons investigation.

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: Sudiksha Konanki disappeared early on March 6 after a night out with friends. She and a man, Joshua Riibe, went for a swim and were swept out to sea by a big wave. Riibe claims he saved her but lost sight of her after vomiting seawater and falling asleep on the beach.
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: There is no evidence of foul play in Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance. Authorities believe she may have drowned, and no signs of violence have been detected.
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: Joshua Riibe is considered a person of interest by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office but is not a suspect. He has been cooperative with authorities and remains available for further questioning.
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: The investigation involves authorities from multiple countries, including the Dominican Republic and the U.S. They are exploring all possibilities and have not ruled out any potential causes of her disappearance.
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