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30-year-old missing after boat capsizes while wood‑catching in Kosi River, Supaul
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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A 30‑year‑old man was swept away when his boat capsized while he was catching wood in the Kosi River near Supaul, Bihar. Three of the four occupants were rescued, while the missing person remains unlocated.
Supaul district in Bihar reported a water‑related accident on the Kosi River on Saturday morning. While attempting to collect driftwood, a 30‑year‑old man named Pramod Kumar Yadav boarded a small boat with three companions. The vessel became unstable, capsized and was swept downstream by the river's strong current.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local volunteers reached the scene quickly. Three of the four passengers managed to climb out of the overturned boat and were taken to safety. The fourth occupant, identified as Pramod Kumar Yadav, could not be located despite extensive search efforts.
Authorities have launched a coordinated search operation involving police, fire‑service divers and community members. The Kosi River is known for its rapid flow during the monsoon season, which complicates rescue attempts. Families of the missing have been informed and are awaiting further updates.
The incident underscores the hazards of informal river activities such as wood‑catching, especially in fast‑moving waterways. Officials have urged locals to avoid similar ventures until safety measures are in place.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local volunteers reached the scene quickly. Three of the four passengers managed to climb out of the overturned boat and were taken to safety. The fourth occupant, identified as Pramod Kumar Yadav, could not be located despite extensive search efforts.
Authorities have launched a coordinated search operation involving police, fire‑service divers and community members. The Kosi River is known for its rapid flow during the monsoon season, which complicates rescue attempts. Families of the missing have been informed and are awaiting further updates.
The incident underscores the hazards of informal river activities such as wood‑catching, especially in fast‑moving waterways. Officials have urged locals to avoid similar ventures until safety measures are in place.