Thiruvananthapuram: A false message reporting a boat accident involving three tourists in Pozhikkara led to a frantic search operation by Poowar police, despite heavy rain during the night. Visitors are urged to refrain from embarking on boat rides with tourists in this area after 6 pm.
The ordeal began when the police received information about a pleasure boat accident after 6 p.m., a time when boat rides with tourists are generally advised against in the region. The message indicated that a boat from a prominent club in Attupuram had capsized, prompting an urgent response from the authorities.
With the safety of the tourists at the forefront of their concerns, the police initiated a thorough investigation. They diligently sought information from nearby government and private hospitals but found no evidence of any accident victims being admitted. A meticulous search operation was conducted throughout the area, but no trace of the reported victims was discovered.
The extensive search effort continued for several hours, braving adverse weather conditions. However, by 11 p.m., the police were forced to conclude that the distress call had been a false alarm. Questions surrounding the motive behind the dissemination of the fake message remain unanswered.
Speculation has arisen that the false report may have been driven by competitive motives among local boat clubs.
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