Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Three Fishermen Missing After Boat Capsizes off Raigad Coast
A fishing boat carrying eight fishermen capsized due to bad weather while it was out at sea.
The boat was near the coast of Raigad in Maharashtra.
Five fishermen were able to swim to the shore.
Sadly, three others are still missing.
Rescue teams are searching for the missing fishermen.
The accident happened despite a rule against fishing during the rainy season.
The survivors are receiving medical care.
A fishing vessel capsized off the Raigad coast due to heavy rainfall and high tide.
The boat overturned approximately six nautical miles from the coast near Kanderi Fort.
Three fishermen remain missing after the incident.
Five fishermen survived by swimming to shore after the boat sank.
The incident occurred despite a government ban on fishing during the monsoon season.
- Who
- Eight fishermen were on board; five survived and three are missing.
- What
- A fishing boat capsized, resulting in three missing fishermen.
- When
- Early Saturday morning
- Where
- Off the Raigad coast near Kanderi Fort, approximately six nautical miles into the ocean.
- Why
- Due to persistent rainfall and high tide, and the boat was out despite a fishing ban.
- Location of Incident
- Off the Raigad coast, near Kanderi Fort
- Number of Fishermen on Board
- 8
- Missing Fishermen
- 3
- Rescued Fishermen
- 5
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall and high tide
- Distance from Coast
- Six nautical miles
- Fishing Ban
- Violation
