Hyderabad: 9 Rescued from Crocodile-Infested Lake After Boat Breaks Down

• Nine laborers and engineers were stranded in Hyderabad's Meer Alam Lake after their boat engine failed.
• The group was conducting soil tests for a proposed bridge when their boat broke down on Sunday evening.
• The situation became dangerous due to the presence of crocodiles and dense water hyacinths in the lake.
• After attempts to push the boat failed, they called 'Dial 100' for emergency assistance.
• HYDRA's Disaster Response Force (DRF) successfully rescued all nine individuals in two rounds late Monday night.

Why It Matters: Quick emergency response saved nine people from a perilous situation in Hyderabad's Meer Alam Lake.