Search on for youth missing after boat capsizes in Chaliyar river in Kerala
A search operation is underway in Kerala's Chaliyar river for a 23-year-old man who went missing after his boat capsized. Two other individuals involved in the fishing trip managed to swim to safety.
Why it matters
This incident highlights local safety concerns and the ongoing risks associated with small-scale river navigation and fishing activities in the region.
A coordinated search operation involving a specialised scuba diving team is underway to locate a 23-year-old youth who went missing after a country boat capsized in the Chaliyar river near Mavoor around 12.30 a.m. on Wednesday. The police have identified the missing youth as Basil, a resident of Mavoor.
According to police sources, the incident occurred near Poolakkode when a three-member group was engaged in fishing. The small country-made boat lost balance and overturned at a dangerous stretch of the river. While two others managed to swim to safety on the riverbank, Basil was found missing.
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