In a tragic incident at Calangute Beach in Goa, one tourist died, while 13 others were rescued after the boat they were riding in capsized on Wednesday. The incident has prompted a large-scale response, with tourist police, lifeguards, Calangute police, the Pink Force, and the Traffic Police Inspector all on-site to assist with rescue operations and the ongoing investigation.
On Calangute boat capsize incident, Lifeguard Incharge, Sanjay Yadav said, “…A boat capsized at the Calangute beach…We rescued 13 people in the incident. We don’t know the exact number of people but around 6 people from the same family who were stuck under the boat were in a critical situation…We don’t know the reason for the incident. Out of those 6 people, one has died…”
#WATCH | Calangute boat capsize incident | Panaji, Goa: Lifeguard Incharge, Sanjay Yadav says, "…A boat capsized at the Calangute beach…We rescued 13 people in the incident. We don't know the exact number of people but around 6 people from the same family who were stuck under… pic.twitter.com/M7X7z4nnEG
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The incident occurred when a local tourist boat, carrying over 20 passengers, capsized approximately 60 meters from the coastline, throwing everyone onboard into the rough sea.
Among the passengers was a family of 13 from Khed, Maharashtra, who were among those rescued.
At around 11 AM, the overloaded boat capsized unexpectedly, causing chaos as passengers struggled to stay afloat. Fortunately, Drishti Marine lifeguards, stationed at Calangute Beach, quickly responded to the emergency.
The lifeguards, working swiftly and efficiently, managed to bring the victims to shore, ensuring that many of them were safely rescued from the water. However, two children, aged 6 and 7, along with two women, aged 25 and 55, were among the critically injured passengers and were promptly rushed to the hospital for further treatment. The tragic toll included the death of a 54-year-old male passenger, who died in the hospital while undergoing treatment.
The investigation into the cause of the boat capsizing is ongoing. Authorities have raised concerns about the overloaded nature of the boat, which may have contributed to the disaster.
Further Details Awaited.
