The Iowa man claims he was swimming with Sudiksha Konanki at night when a big wave pulled them under, according to a transcript.
The Iowa native says he has been cooperating with authorities as they continue the search for the 20-year-old Indian national.
Spring breaker Sudiksha Konanki was last seen with Rock Rapids, Iowa native Joshua Riibe before her disappearance on March 6.
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