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Gujarat Couple Drown in Harangi Boat Capsizing, Children Rescued
✍️ The Hans India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 12:16 AM
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A boat capsized at Harangi Dam in Karnataka, killing a couple from Gujarat while their children were pulled to safety.
A boat carrying a family from Gujarat overturned at Harangi Dam in Karnataka, resulting in the death of the adult couple. Rescue teams from the local police and fire services quickly reached the scene and were able to pull the couple's children to safety. The children, who were unharmed, were handed over to their relatives awaiting at the rescue centre.
Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the capsizing, examining factors such as boat condition, passenger load and water currents. Officials have urged the public to adhere to safety guidelines when using watercraft on dams and other inland water bodies.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter enforcement of boating regulations at Harangi and similar tourist spots, with local officials promising to review licensing and safety equipment requirements.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with recreational boating in the region, prompting community leaders to advocate for heightened awareness and preventive measures.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, and the families of the deceased have been offered assistance by the state government.
Authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the capsizing, examining factors such as boat condition, passenger load and water currents. Officials have urged the public to adhere to safety guidelines when using watercraft on dams and other inland water bodies.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter enforcement of boating regulations at Harangi and similar tourist spots, with local officials promising to review licensing and safety equipment requirements.
The tragedy underscores the risks associated with recreational boating in the region, prompting community leaders to advocate for heightened awareness and preventive measures.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses, and the families of the deceased have been offered assistance by the state government.