Kerala boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 22; rescue operations underway

May 08, 2023

Malappuram (Kerala), May 08 (ANI): The death toll in the Kerala’s boat tragedy rose to 22 on May 08. “Death toll rises to 22. The exact number of people who were travelling on the boat could not be confirmed. CM will reach here at around 9.30 am. The search operation is underway. NDRF, fire and Scuba diving teams are conducting the search operation. The Navy's team has also come forward. Coast Guard arrived yesterday. The second team of NDRF will also reach here,” informed Revenue and Housing Minister of Kerala K Rajan. The incident happened in the Malappuram district in Kerala, where a tourist boat capsized near the Tanur coast.