Global Information2009 Thekkady boat disaster information
| Date | 30 September 2009 |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Thekkady, Periyar National Park, Kerala, India |
| Type | boat sinking |
| Outcome | Sinking of the Jalakanyaka |
| Deaths | 45 |
| Passengers & Crew | 82 |
The Thekkady boat disaster occurred on 30 September 2009, when the double-decker passenger boat Jalakanyaka sank in Lake Thekkady, Periyar National Park, Kerala, India. When the boat capsized, 45 tourists died,[1] most of them from Delhi and Kolkata.[2] A total of 82 people were on the boat.[3] The boat's helmsman, Victor Samuel, and another crew member were arrested on 5 October.[4] It is the deadliest maritime accident reported in Kerala.[5]
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