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Over 20 tourists drown after overcrowded boat capsizes in southern India

  • people drowned after a boat capsized off the coastal town of Tanur in the Malappuram district of India's southern state of Kerala.
  • The double-decker boat was carrying over 30 passengers and capsized off a beach, leaving over 20 people dead, including children.
  • Four survivors are in critical condition in a hospital while rescuers continue searching for others still missing.
  • The cause of the capsizing appears to be overcrowding as most passengers lacked life jackets and safety certification was lacking.
  • Boating accidents are common in India due to lax regulations and overcrowding, prompting authorities to implement new safety measures like surveillance cameras.
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