A few answers,
Yes last month a truck drowned when the inadequately anchored boat moved while the truck was disembarking. Drivers had to jump in the freezing waters. Truck and the cargo were lost but people saved. Video is available.
The big ferry is government owned and much safer and sophisticated, though a bit expensive. I would recommend that.
The lake has shrunk by around 10 kms due to blasting of spillway and now Gulmit is its other end.
I can give contacts of credible locals if anyone needs the latest situation.
This summer I will be there with my teenaged children who are insisting to go to KKH again.
Cheers
Omar
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