Eight Die in River Mishap While Collecting Mussels in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada District
मुख्य बातें
- •Eight villagers drowned in the Kali River while collecting mussels near Shirali village in Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka.
- •The group of 14 entered the river around 5:30 pm; eight bodies recovered, six missing and presumed dead.
- •Sudden rise in water levels due to recent rainfall cited as a major factor; rescue and search operations ongoing.
- •District administration announces ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim’s family; calls for improved safety measures in river zones.
Eight people drowned on Thursday evening while collecting mussels in the Kali River near Shirali village in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district. According to police, a group of 14 villagers had ventured into the river around 5:30 pm to gather mussels, a seasonal practice common among local communities living along riverbanks and coastal areas.
Witnesses reported that strong currents and sudden deep waters overwhelmed the group, leading to the tragedy. Local fishermen and villagers immediately launched a rescue operation. By nightfall, eight bodies were recovered, while search efforts continued for the remaining six individuals, who are feared drowned. Officials confirmed that all the deceased were residents of Shirali village.
