World News | Boat Capsizes in Nepal's Pokhara, 7 People Including 5 Indians Rescued

Kathmandu, May 8 (PTI) Seven people including five Indian nationals were rescued on Thursday after their boat capsized in a lake in Nepal's Pokhara, according to the police.

The incident took place at the Fewa lake of Pokhara after the boat was hit by a windstorm, leaving the seven people stranded in the middle of the lake.

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Immediately after the incident, a team from the Armed Police Force (APF) rescued the people.

All Indian tourists returned to their hotel after first aid treatment, said Superintendent of Police Surya Timilsina of APF. However, a Nepali national was admitted to a local hospital for further treatment.

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