Ockhi Cyclone: Death toll climbs to 72

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 : The death toll in Cyclone Ockhi rose to 72 with six more decomposed bodies found on Thursday.

The six bodies were found 11 nautical miles off Beypore coast of Kozhikode. The fishermen who went for fishing found the bodies in the mid-sea. On Wednesday, 11 bodies were recovered from various coasts.

According to official sources, 10 bodies, kept at mortuaries in various hospitals, are yet to be identified. A body kept at the Medical College hospital was identified through DNA test on Wednesday.

 

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