His mobile phone and footwear were swept away. Rajesh removed his own life jacket and placed it on Benny before the rescue team began the return journey. When I turned around, I saw Rajesh being swept away by the current," Benny said. Search continues for missing rescuerRajesh remains missing after being swept away during the operation on Saturday evening. A national-level throwball player, Rajesh had previously taken part in rescue operations during the Kerala floods and the Wayanad disaster.