Kerala tourist boat tragedy: 22 dead, 8 under treatment, rescue operation on

The death toll in the tourist boat accident near the Thooval Theeram beach in Kerala has risen to 22. Eight people were rescued after the boat capsized on Sunday (May 7) evening and are undergoing treatment at various hospitals.

Twenty-two people, including women and children, were killed when a tourist boat with more than 30 passengers on board capsized and sank in Kerala. Credit: AFP Photo

The incident happened late Sunday (May 7) in Tanur, a coastal town in Kerala's Malappuram district. Rescue operations are going on. Credit: AFP Photo

Dozens of people searched for survivors in and around the stricken vessel during the night, which was partially submerged. Some used ropes to stabilise the vessel while others were in the water, looking for survivors. Credit: PTI Photo

The state's sports and fisheries minister, V Abdurahiman, who was helping to coordinate rescue efforts, said most of the victims were children on school holidays. More than 30 people were believed to be on the vessel at the time of the incident. Credit: Reuters Photo

Rescue operation under way after a boat sank near Thooval Theeram beach at Tanur area of Malappuram district, in Kerala. Credit: PTI Photo