Two-decker boat of state-run Kerala Tourism Development Corporation – Jalakanyaka – has capsized in Thekkady – part of Periyar Tiger reserve, one of the most hottest tourist destination of Kerala. Around 40+ are feared dead. Around 76 including boat employees were in the boat.
Most likely cause of the accident is said to be “loss of weight balance” as tourists could have moved to one side of the boat to see wild animals on the side of the periyar river.
Accident is supposed to have taken place around 5.00 pm IST. Cause of the accident not clearly known. Boat is just one month old. Anyway, one thing is clear.. there were no rubber floaters (life jacket) in the boat.
It is the first biggest boat accident in Kerala after Thattekad boat accident around 2 years ago. Indian navy divers from Kochi are also involved in the rescue activities.
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