Chaos at sea: Tourist ferry sinks, rescue operations in full swing
by Ekta ChaubeyA tourist ferry traveling capsized in the Arabian Sea carrying 30 passengers, triggering a rescue operation.
The incident took place in Mumbai city, Maharashtra on December 18.
The visuals show people being rescued from a sinking boat and moved onto another vessel. A significant number of individuals remain stranded, while a large ship approaches from another location.
According to reports, the boat was traveling from Gateway of India to the Elephanta Caves. The cause of the incident remains unclear. Another boat was quickly dispatched to assist in rescuing the passengers from the capsized vessel.
Preliminary reports indicate that the ferry, named Neelkamal, capsized near Uran, Karanja, with approximately 30-35 passengers onboard. Rescue efforts are currently underway, involving the Navy, Coast Guard, Yellowgate Police Station, and local fishing boats. Further details are awaited, according to Mumbai Police.