Toll in Andhra boat tragedy climbs to 12

Amaravati: Search operations for 29 missing people in the boat tragedy in Andhra Pradesh proved to be a daunting task following heavy rain and surging flood in River Godavari. The toll rose to 12 on Monday while the vessel was at a depth of 300 feet.

A day after the boat on its way to the picturesque Papikondalu tourist spot overturned, officials put the toll at 12 with the recovery of four bodies,



including that of an infant, on Monday morning. Announcing confirmed figures, official sources said the boat was carrying 68 people, including nine crew members. As many as 27 people survived the mishap while the search was on for remaining 29 people. Eight bodies were retrieved on Sunday hours after the boat, ‘Royal Vasishta’, apparently collided with a rock formation.