A houseboat (tourist boat) with more than 30 passengers on board capsized and sank near the Thoovaltheeram beach in the Tanur area of Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday.
The death toll rose to 21 as rescue operations still underway on Monday. Women and children were among the victims who lost their lives. A helicopter was called in to assist in the search and rescue operation.
What government said
Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted. Four people in critical condition have been admitted to a Kottakkal hospital here, Abdurahiman said.
"The boat is being hauled ashore and more bodies are expected to be recovered from inside.
Abdurahiman said many of those who died were women and children who had come for a ride amid the ongoing school vacations.
Leave a comment
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *