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From life jacket to weight… know safety tips before boat ride, Bargi accident raises questions
Sanjeev Kumar | May 2, 2026 1:23 PM CST

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Those who go on a journey enjoy it in their own different ways. Those who go to the mountains do bungee jumping, trekking or other adventure sports. Those who make the beach or any river a part of the trip definitely do boating. There are many such tourist spots in the country where the trip remains incomplete without boating. But no one knows when this method will become a problem. A similar accident has come to light from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh where many people have lost their lives by drowning after the cruise ship overturned. A picture of a mother and child related to this accident is going viral on social media. This picture has shocked people.

Recently in Mathura also, devotees died due to boat sinking. Many such accidents are seen every time. Actually, most of the Indians do not know many important rules before riding a boat. Know about them….

Boat ride experience

A boat ride in a river, lake or sea is an adventure and a great experience. But a little carelessness in this becomes the cause of a big accident. Let us tell you what things should be kept in mind while riding a boat or cruise.

boat capacity

Do you know that in small boats it is written on the bottom how many passengers can be accommodated in it? Besides, a white stripe is also made. If this strip starts sinking in water while the passengers are boarding, it shows that there is excess weight. Apart from this, information about the number of passengers can be written in big boats also. Do not under any circumstances attempt to board or travel in an overloaded boat. Doing so may prove dangerous.

weather information

When people boarded the cruise in the Bargi boat accident, the weather was fine. But after reaching the middle of the river, strong wind started blowing. According to reports, the cruise overturned due to the wind and many people came under the influence of the accident. Before taking a boat ride, definitely take information about the weather from the concerned administration or officials.

Boating Safety Tips

Life jacket is most important

Always wear a life jacket before getting into the boat. Even if you know how to swim, it is still necessary to wear a life jacket. After wearing the life jacket, definitely check that there is no flaw in it. It plays the biggest safety role in the situation of loss of balance in the boat, strong waves or slipping.

Drowning Safety Tips

Follow local rules

Wherever you go boating, read or understand the safety rules properly. In some places it is prohibited to go into deep water, restricted areas and areas with strong currents.

Know your safety plan

While boarding the boat, first try to know what we should do if there is an emergency. Where are the rescue tools inside the boat or cruise? If safety rules are written on the boat, read them also. Apart from this, information about the person driving the boat should also be taken beforehand as to how much experience he has.

keep track of time

Do not travel by boat before sunrise and after sunset, as the danger increases in the dark. If any accident happens in the dark, there are many difficulties in rescue. Apart from this, you should also have knowledge of giving CPR. If someone is drowning in water and becomes unconscious after coming out, you can rescue him through CPR.

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