Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Hits Sand Dunes
Seven fishermen were traveling in a boat near Antarvedi.
Their boat hit underwater sand dunes and developed a hole.
Another boat came to help them.
Strong currents damaged the rescue boat too.
Local fishermen and Civil Marine Police officers then joined the rescue.
They safely brought all seven fishermen to shore.
Nobody was reported injured or killed.
The incident happened on Tuesday in Konaseema district.
Seven fishermen were rescued after their boat hit sand dunes near Antarvedi’s sea confluence.
The Sona boat developed a hole after colliding with the sand dunes.
A second boat attempted the rescue but was also damaged by strong currents.
Local fishermen and Civil Marine Police personnel brought all seven men safely ashore.
No casualties were reported in the incident.
- Who
- Seven fishermen, local fishermen, and Civil Marine Police personnel.
- What
- A fishing boat hit sand dunes, and all seven fishermen were rescued after the vessel was damaged.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Near the Antarvedi sea confluence in Konaseema district.
- Why
- The Sona boat collided with sand dunes, causing a hole; strong currents later damaged the rescue boat.
- People rescued
- Seven fishermen
- Location
- Near the Antarvedi sea confluence, Konaseema district
- Primary boat
- Sona boat
- Cause of damage
- Collision with sand dunes
- Rescue complication
- The rescue boat also developed a hole because of strong currents
- Rescuers
- Local fishermen and Civil Marine Police personnel
- Casualties
- No casualties reported