Surat couple died by suicide in boat capsizing accident in Karnataka's Kodagu

According to a report by Sandesh, a tourist couple from Surat died by drowning after their boat capsized in the backwater area of Harangi reservoir in Karnataka's Kodagu district on Friday evening. The accident occurred near Elephant Camp close to Kushalnagar at around 6 pm.

According to preliminary information, the boat lost its balance and capsized while taking a sharp turn. There were four members on board the boat. Although all four members of the family were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident, 50-year-old Dharmesh and his 48-year-old wife Nimmi got trapped under the boat and drowned. However, local residents safely rescued their two children who were on board the boat.

The deceased had come to Kodagu from Surat for a trip. Upon learning of the incident, a team from the Kushalnagar Rural Police reached the spot. The police have registered a case in this matter and have launched an investigation into the entire accident, including the reasons for the boat capsizing.

Kodagu is a district located in the southern part of Karnataka, known for its natural beauty and tourist destinations.