KOZHIKODE: The body of the student who went missing in the sea while bathing has been recovered. The body retrieved was identified as Alphin, son of Stella, a native of Shanthi Nagar in Kozhikode. Alphin along with two of his friends ventured into the sea for bathing yesterday. The three were swept away by the strong waves but two swam to safety. These two informed the residents nearby about the missing of Alphin. The body was recovered by a search carried out jointly by the fishermen, coast guard and the fire force. A drone was also used for the search.