Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Thirty Fishermen Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Gangolli
A fishing boat carrying 30 people was sailing near Gangolli.
The sea had very strong waves.
The waves damaged the boat and caused a crack.
Water started coming inside.
The boat slowly began to sink.
Coastal security workers and local people came to help.
They rescued all 30 fishermen safely.
Nobody died in the accident.
The event shows that fishing can be dangerous when the sea is rough.
A purse-seine fishing boat sank about three nautical miles off Gangolli on Wednesday.
The boat developed a crack after being battered by heavy waves.
Water entered the vessel, causing it to sink gradually.
Coastal security personnel and local residents launched a rescue operation.
All 30 fishermen were rescued safely, and no deaths were reported.
- Who
- Thirty fishermen, assisted by coastal security personnel and local residents.
- What
- A purse-seine fishing boat sank after developing a crack in heavy waves, but all 30 fishermen were rescued.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- About three nautical miles off the Gangolli coast in Udupi, Karnataka.
- Why
- Heavy waves reportedly battered the boat and caused a crack, allowing water to enter.
- People rescued
- 30 fishermen
- Location
- About three nautical miles off the Gangolli coast
- Boat type
- Purse-seine fishing boat
- Reported cause
- A crack caused by heavy waves
- Rescue participants
- Coastal security personnel and local residents
- Fatalities
- None reported
- Rescue leadership
- Coastal Reserve Force Inspector Ramesh K.