10 Nigerian Medical Students Rescued, 3 Colleagues Missing As Boat Capsizes In Calabar
A boat carrying 13 Nigerian Medical Students’ Association (NiMSA) capsized in Calabar, Cross River State, on Sunday morning. Ten of the students were rescued, but three are still missing.
The students were part of a group of 13 who were on a boat cruise as part of their annual health week activities. The boat capsized in the Marina Resort area of Calabar, and the students were thrown into the water.
Ten of the students were rescued by local fishermen and divers. However, three of the students are still missing. The search for the missing students is ongoing.
The incident has caused widespread shock and sadness in Calabar. The medical students are all members of the Nigeria Medical Students Association (NiMSA), and they are from different universities across the country.
The NiMSA has condemned the incident and called for a thorough investigation. The association has also called for improved safety measures for boat cruises in Calabar.
The authorities in Calabar have said that they are investigating the incident. They have also said that they will provide support to the families of the missing students.
The capsized boat was a wooden canoe that was carrying too many passengers. The boat was also overloaded with luggage.
The incident is a reminder of the dangers of boat travel in Nigeria. Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, and they often result in fatalities.
The authorities in Nigeria need to take steps to improve safety on the country’s waterways. They need to ensure that boats are seaworthy and that they are not overloaded. They also need to ensure that boat operators are properly trained.
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The families of the missing students are anxiously awaiting news of their loved ones. The search for the missing students is ongoing, and the authorities are hopeful that they will be found soon.
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