Muthavazhy Palliyodam and Kodiyattukara Palliyodam collide during Guru Chengannur Trophy Chathayam boat race; rower dead

CHENGANNUR: The rower who fell into the Pamba River during the Guru Chengannur Trophy Chathayam boat race has died. The deceased has been identified as Appu (Vishnudas-22), son of Haridas.

Appu fell from the Muthavazhy Palliyodam when the Muthavazhy Palliyodam and Kodiyattukara Palliyodam collided during today's boat race. Muthavazhy Palliyodam was completely submerged. Appu was found in a search conducted by the fire force and locals. He was rushed to Chengannur district hospital but could not be saved. The final matches were abandoned due to the accident.