Odisha
March 14, 2022

Yet again a floating bridge vessel got stranded in Chilika lake on Sunday evening. The incident took place when the floating bridge vessel was ferrying around 30 people and some vehicles from Satapada to Jahnikuda in Puri district at around 5 pm. The vessel was detached from the main channel and stuck midway.
On being informed, the Chilika Development Authority (CDA), which manages the vessel, sent another vessel with an earthmover to the spot. The second vessel managed to pull the stranded bridge vessel from the place and toed it to safety. Later, all the passengers and 15 two-wheelers and a mini-bus were sent to their destinations safely.
Earlier a floating bridge vessel carrying passengers and vehicles had got stranded on February 6. On January 20 also, a similar incident took place. The heavy vessel is frequently getting stranded on this stretch due to reduced water levels.
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