Two relay teams from Bengaluru completed a swim across Palk strait today. The teams started from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and ended at Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, a distance of 30 Kms. The team comprising three women and another with four men completed the swim in 10 hours and 42 minutes. The swimmers showed dedication and passion to achieve this feat by becoming the first Indian Relay teams to swim across the Palk Strait.<br />''<br />''The swimming commenced at 5 am on Monday from Talaimannar and reached Dhanushkodi at 3.42 pm the same day. The swim was piloted by Angel Sailor Ocean Services and official observer Mr. Rajesh Samathanam from the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu under the guidance of ultra-marathon swimmer, Sucheta Deb Burman.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The swimmers encountered jellyfish and marine life during the swim and were constantly challenged by the tide, crosswinds and currents. While in the Indian waters, the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard ensured their safety and the Sri Lankan Navy provided search and rescue cover to the teams while swimming in Lankan waters.</span><br />