I feel that every one should need to learnt all the skills like swimming, driving vehicles, cooking and some basic things

Even I don't know swimming but I agree we should learn swimming who knows when we need it. Its sad to know that those boys were drowned had they knew swimming they would have been safe, :blink:

I just want to add one thing to the point that they could have survive if proper safety measure were there to reach shore.. mostly in foreign countries they follow strict rules but in India every rule is there to break.

Recently some btech students (1st year) died due to breaking the rules.. they know swimming but when danger is there they shouldn't venture..

Let me tell you how this unfortunate incident took place......now newspapers filled with this news only...
It happened in Kodungallur of Thrissur district (my previous residence)

There is a place called Azhicode, the place where lake and sea meets. So transportation not possible.
Since no roads, to provide transportation, big boats are there.
Two sides there will be roads....in between ..water...
So, these boats take vehicles and people to the next bank. Such places are common in Kerala as it is a land of backwaters. While travelling this distance of around 1 km, it's a nice experience.

This incident happened in the night and no one at the port. Port was open....(no safety measures).
These kids were travelling through this place for the first time.
So, they didn't know that the road ends there :blink:
They drive the car as if it was a normal road and directly fell into the deep river. That bank was very deep, providing space for that boat to take trucks/transport buses/cars etc to next bank.
So, those boys directly fell to water...4 of them died and I think, 3 escaped.

Rajani,
It's an accident that took place this week....not a past one

Rajani,
It's an accident that took place this week....not a past one

Oh really its unfortunate thing but here they didn't break any rules like the one I stated ...