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Country boat capsizes in Hooghly; all five aboard swim to safety

Five people swim their way to safety after a country boat carrying them capsizes in Hooghly river in West Bengal on Saturday. The boat, reportedly, capsized after getting caught in a high tide.

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Published : Aug 3, 2019, 6:25 PM IST

Updated : Aug 3, 2019, 8:33 PM IST

Country boat capsizes in Hooghly; all four aboard swim to safety

West Bengal:A country boat carrying stone chips capsized in Hooghly river in West Bengal on Saturday. All five men aboard the boat, including the steersman, swam to safety.

Country boat capsizes in Hooghly; all five aboard swim to safety

However, one of the five men has, reportedly, suffered injuries while swimming their way to the shore.

The boat, reportedly, capsized after getting caught in a high tide.

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Last Updated : Aug 3, 2019, 8:33 PM IST

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