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Coorg Boating Tragedy: Surat Couple Drowns on Vacation
14 Nov
Summary
- Surat couple drowned during adventure boating at Harangi backwaters.
- Accident occurred due to alleged negligence by the boat operator.
- Bodies recovered and handed over to the deceased couple's children.
A vacation in Kodagu district turned tragic for a Surat couple, Dharmesh Naik, 50, and Nimmi, 48, who drowned during an adventure boating activity. The incident occurred on Friday evening at the Harangi backwaters near Ane Camp, within Kushalnagar limits.
The couple, residing in Surat and accompanied by their children, was enjoying water sports organized by a private firm when their boat capsized. Despite wearing life jackets, both drowned, with police suspecting negligence by the boat operator, Pradeep, who has since been booked.
Rescue operations led by the Kushalnagar Rural police and facility personnel recovered the bodies. Following a postmortem examination at Kushalnagar Government Hospital, the bodies were handed over to the couple's children. An investigation into the accident and safety arrangements is underway.
