Tanzanian national goes missing in Kochi backwaters

A Tanzanian national who underwent training at Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala was reported missing in the backwaters off the Venduruthy Bridge here on Sunday evening.

The 22-year-old came to Kochi to take a flight back to his country.

The Navy, police, Coastal Police and Fire and Rescue Services have launched a search.

The Navy said in a release that he fell off accidentally into the Ernakulam channel at 5.30 p.m. Navy diving teams have been deployed to trace him.

Published - June 02, 2025 12:11 am IST