Death toll in China boat tragedy climbs to 10

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Press Trust of India Beijing
Last Updated : Jun 09 2016 | 10:28 PM IST
The death toll from a leisure boat accident in southwest China's Sichuan Province rose to 10 after more bodies were found today, rescuers said.
Twelve divers retrieved six bodies from the Bailong Lake in Guangyuan City.
So far rescuers have confirmed 10 fatalities, while five others remain missing.
The accident happened on June 4, when a boat with 18 people on board capsized in strong gales.
Three survivors are in stable condition.
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First Published: Jun 09 2016 | 10:28 PM IST

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