9 dead after boat carrying tourists capsizes off Tuticorin coast

In Tamil Nadu, nine persons drowned when the fibre boat they were travelling capsized in the sea near Manapadu Tiruchendur in Thoothukudi district yesterday. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister condoled the tragic accident and announced two lakh rupees compensation to each family of deceased. 

The death toll is feared to rise as Coast Guard and local fishermen are still continuing the search for missing persons.The accident occurred because of rough



sea as 38 persons from Tiruchendur and Tiruchirapalli hired fishing fiber boats for ride in sea near Manapad. The boat capsized and local fishermen saved 11 persons. Nine persons mostly children drowned to tragic death. 

The injured persons have been admitted to government hospitals in Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli. No safety guidelines were followed including wearing life jackets and case has been registered against the boat owner.