India, May 1 -- A tragic rescue operation at Bargi Dam near Jabalpur turned even more heartbreaking when the ninth body recovered was that of a mother found holding her three-year-old child tightly in her arms.

Rescue teams said both were wearing life jackets, but the child remained pressed against the mother even in death, leaving personnel visibly shaken at the site. Their bodies were brought to shore as recovery efforts continued amid difficult conditions.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening when an MP Tourism cruise boat carrying around 40 to 45 passengers capsized about 300 metres from the embankment after being caught in a sudden storm. Strong winds of nearly 40 kmph and heavy rainfall caused the vessel to lose control and s...