Saturday, 24 December 2016

3 feared drowned in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 25, 2016, DHNS:

The incident took place on Friday between 10 pm and 11:30 pm.While three people swam to safety, two others were rescued by the locals. Another three went missing. Boating at night is forbidden and the police are probing details of the boat owner. Reuters file photo. For representation purpose


Three people are feared dead after a boat capsized at the Powai lake in Mumbai where they were partying on Friday night. The search and rescue operations were underway on Saturday.

The incident took place on Friday between 10 pm and 11:30 pm. According to the Mumbai Police and Mumbai fire brigade officials, a total of eight people were on a small boat, which after hitting a pole, overturned and capsized.

While three people swam to safety, two others were rescued by the locals. Another three went missing. Boating at night is forbidden and the police are probing details of the boat owner.

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