KYOTO: A sightseeing boat capsized in a river in the western Japan prefecture of Kyoto on Tuesday, leaving its captain dead.

There came a report around 11:55 a.m. (2:55 a.m. GMT) that a boat had capsized in a river flowing through the city of Kameoka.

According to Kyoto police and a local sightseeing boat association, the boat had 29 people aboard, namely 25 passengers and four crew members including the captain.

The 51-year-old captain was taken to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead.

Searches are underway for a 40-year-old male crew member, while all others on board were confirmed safe.

JIJI Press