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tragedy2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes: 15 Students and Teacher Killed in India Boat Capsizing

A tragic incident occurred at Harni Lake in Vadodara, India, where a boat carrying more than two dozen passengers, despite being meant for only 16, capsized during a school picnic, resulting in the deaths of 15 students and a teacher. Eleven students were rescued, and one person was still missing. The cause of the accident is under investigation, and the local government official mentioned that the boat was overloaded beyond its capacity.

via Fox News|
#boat-capsizes#harni-lake#india
accidentsrescue2 years ago

Multiple Rescues as Boats Capsize off New Jersey Coast

Three men and a dog were rescued from the Black River in the Town of Brownville, New York, after their boat capsized while they were out hunting. The cause of the crash is unclear, but high winds may have been a factor. The group managed to reach a rock and wait for first responders to bring a boat and safely transport them to shore. No injuries were reported, and a tow company was called to remove the boat from the river.

via WWNY|
#accidentsrescue#black-river#boat-capsizes
rescue2 years ago

"Coast Guard's Heroic Rescue Saves 3 as Boat Capsizes in N.J. Bay"

The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water after their boat capsized in Great Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township. The boat operator contacted the Coast Guard for help, reporting that the boat was anchored near Great Bay Marina. A Coast Guard helicopter and a commercial salvage team responded to the scene. The salvage team reported that the three occupants were clinging to the hull of the overturned boat. A rescue swimmer from the Coast Guard helicopter worked with the crew to hoist the mariners to safety. No injuries were reported.

via NJ.com|
#boat-capsizes#coast-guard#great-bay
tragedy2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes as Rohingya Boat Capsizes, Leaving 17 Dead

At least 17 Rohingya Muslims, including 10 women and seven men, died after their boat capsized while en route to Malaysia from Myanmar. Eight survivors were found, while 33 people are still missing. The Rohingya, an ethnic Muslim minority group in Myanmar, have faced decades of violence and persecution, prompting a mass exodus in 2017. Desperate to escape overcrowded refugee camps, Rohingya refugees take risky journeys at sea, often facing challenges and dangers. Watch groups have criticized the lack of swift action and assistance for Rohingya refugees during such perilous voyages.

via CNN|
#boat-capsizes#malaysia#myanmar
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes as Overloaded Boat Capsizes, Leaving 27 Dead in the Philippines

At least 25 people have died and several others are missing after a boat capsized near Manila, Philippines, due to strong winds caused by Typhoon Doksuri. The Philippine Coast Guard is conducting a search and rescue operation, with 40 people already rescued. The boat was hit by strong winds, causing panic among the passengers and leading to the vessel capsizing. The incident highlights the poor maritime safety record in the country.

via Reuters|
#accidentsdisasters#boat-capsizes#manila
accidentsdisasters2 years ago

Tragedy Strikes as Indonesian Ferry Capsizes, Leaving Dozens Dead and Missing

An overloaded passenger boat capsized off Sulawesi Island in Indonesia, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 19 people missing. The boat, designed for 20 passengers, was carrying 40 people. Search and rescue teams are currently searching for the missing individuals in rough seas. Indonesia, with its numerous islands, frequently experiences accidents involving ferries due to lax safety standards and overcrowding.

via NPR|
#accidentsdisasters#boat-capsizes#indonesia
tragedy2 years ago

Over 100 killed in Nigeria boat tragedy during wedding celebration

At least 103 people have died after a boat carrying wedding guests capsized in Nigeria. The wooden boat was ferrying around 300 people, including children, across a river to Kwara state from neighboring Niger state after a wedding in the remote village of Egboti. The incident occurred before dawn in complete darkness, and authorities weren't alerted for hours. A search and rescue operation continued until Wednesday.

via ABC News|
#boat-capsizes#death-toll#nigeria
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Tour Boat Capsizing in Lockport, NY's Erie Canal Water Tunnel.

A boat carrying 29 people capsized during a tour of an underground water tunnel off the Erie Canal in Lockport, New York, killing one person. Eleven people were brought to hospitals with minor injuries. Survivors reported panic and yelling as they were thrown into the water. The tours take visitors on an underground boat ride through a rough-hewn tunnel, which was blasted out in the 19th century to transport canal water as an industrial power source.

via The Associated Press|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#erie-canal
accidents2 years ago

Fatal boat accident during cave tour in Lockport, NY.

One person died and 11 others were injured after a tour boat capsized during a Lockport Cave & Underground tour along the Erie Canal in New York. The boat overturned around 11:20 am, and multiple agencies were called to the scene to search for passengers in the water. The individuals on board were all locals participating in a free tour for hospitality workers. Sixteen people were rescued by boat, and the rest of the passengers walked out of the cave themselves. The cause of the accident was a weight shift on the boat, according to law enforcement officials.

via The Independent|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#erie-canal
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Boat Capsizing During Underground Cave Tour in Lockport, NY

A tour boat capsized in a cave along the Erie Canal in western New York state, killing one man and sending several passengers into the water. First responders pulled 16 people from the water, with 11 taken to hospitals for minor injuries and hypothermia. Another 12 passengers were tall enough to walk through the water while breathing and reach safety. The people in the boat were hospitality and travel professionals in the area on a “familiarization tour,” guests of Destination Niagara USA, which promotes local tourism. The cause of the capsizing was under investigation.

via NBC News|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#erie-canal
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Tour Boat Capsizing in Erie Canal Water Tunnel Cave in Lockport, NY.

One person died and 11 others were injured after a boat carrying hospitality workers capsized during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport. All 29 people on board were thrown into water between 5 feet and 6 feet deep when the craft tipped over. The tours take visitors on an underground boat ride through a dimly lit, rough-hewn tunnel, which was blasted out in the 19th century to transport canal water as an industrial power source. The attraction will remain closed during an investigation.

via The Associated Press|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#erie-canal
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Tour Boat Capsizing in Lockport, New York.

One person died and several were hospitalized after a boat capsized during a cave tour in Lockport, New York. The flat-bottom tour boat apparently became unbalanced and overturned, killing a man who got trapped underneath. All 29 people on board were flung into water 5-6 feet deep toward the end of the ride in a tunnel. The tours take visitors on an underground boat ride illuminated only by small lights.

via USA TODAY|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#cave-tour
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Tour Boat Accident in Erie Canal Water Tunnel Cave.

One person died and several others were sent to local hospitals after a boat capsized during a tour of an underground cavern system built to carry water from the Erie Canal beneath the western New York city of Lockport. All 29 people on board the flat-bottom boat were thrown into water between 5 feet and 6 feet deep when the boat apparently became unbalanced and capsized toward the end of the roughly 300-foot tunnel. Some passengers were able to get to safety on their own, while rescue crews using an inflatable boat rescued about 16 others.

via CNYcentral.com|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#erie-canal
accidents2 years ago

Fatal Capsizing on Lockport, NY Cave Tour Boat

One person died and several others were injured after a boat capsized during a cave tour of the Erie Canal in Lockport, Niagara County. The boat apparently became unbalanced and capsized towards the end of the 300-foot-long tunnel. All 29 people on board were thrown into water, which is between 5 feet and 6 feet deep. Some passengers were able to get to safety on their own, while rescue crews using an inflatable boat rescued about 16 others.

via Democrat & Chronicle|
#accidents#boat-capsizes#cave-tour