Help Support the Family of Srinivasa

Dear Friends and Community,

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Srinivasa Murthy Jonnalagadda, a loving husband and father of two young children tragically lost his life on May 29th, 2023 while saving his child from a treacherous riptide at Panther Beach, Santa Cruz.

Srinivasa’ world revolved around his wife and his two children, 13 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. He had taken his family to a nearby beach on kids’ request on Monday evening with no intentions of getting into water. While his family was enjoying the ambiance his son was exploring the shore and suddenly tragedy struck. Unexpectedly a large wave came and knocked his son down and subsequent large waves began to drag him into the ocean. Upon seeing and hearing this, Srinivasa suddenly realized that his son was struggling to get out of the water. Despite not knowing how to swim, he ran into the waters to help his son out to safety. Through the help of a good Samaritan, Srinivasa was able to successfully assist in the rescue of his son. He however was unfortunately dragged by the riptide into deeper waters and horrifically drowned as his family helplessly bore witness. Emergency personnel were able to eventually retrieve him and proceeded to airlift him to Stanford Hospital Emergency Department in Palo Alto. Despite unwavering dedication of the medical professionals involved, he tragically succumbed and was pronounced deceased at Stanford Hospital.

He was a man of action, always putting his family first, and a fun-loving soul with a highly positive outlook. His willingness to help others knew no boundaries and he never refused anyone needing assistance of any kind. Srinivasa and his wife were actively involved in community service and positively impacted many lives with their support and kindness.

Srinivasa is survived by his wife and two children. His wife and young children are now left with a daunting challenge of navigating life without their beloved husband and father.

Today we have an opportunity to honor his memory by extending our support to his grieving family. By contributing to this GoFundMe campaign, you can make a very meaningful difference in the lives of this mourning household. Your generous donations will assist with immediate expenses such as funeral cost, medical bills, and other unforeseen financial obligations. Together, we can offer them the assistance and comfort they need during this unimagined time. Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful impact. We thank you for your help, support, and your prayers in this time of need.

Thank you!

Update:

We are extremely humbled by the outcry of support and want to thank everyone who has donated to this cause. Thank you for all your help, support and prayers at this time.

News Article:

https://www.ktvu.com/news/man-hospitalized-after-attempting-to-rescue-child-from-water-at-santa-cruz-beach