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Seven Missing Fishermen Found Safe Off West Bengal Coast
Seven fishermen went out to sea from Konaseema on August 3.
Their families became worried after the fishermen lost contact.
Officials later found out that all seven were safe near the West Bengal coast.
Their boat had developed a technical problem while they were at sea.
The district administration and Fisheries Department worked with the Coast Guard and Navy to find them.
Officials checked the fishermen’s details and confirmed their safety.
The Agriculture and Fisheries Minister praised the rescue efforts.
Officials are now working to bring the fishermen home safely.
Seven fishermen from Konaseema district were confirmed safe off the West Bengal coast.
They left Odalarevu fishing harbour on August 3 and later lost contact.
Officials said their boat developed a technical problem while they were at sea.
The district administration, Fisheries Department, Coast Guard and Navy helped trace them.
Authorities are coordinating arrangements to bring the fishermen safely back to Konaseema.
- Who
- Seven fishermen from Konaseema district, with assistance from district officials, the Fisheries Department, Coast Guard and Navy.
- What
- The fishermen were traced and confirmed safe after losing contact at sea.
- Where
- They were found off the West Bengal coast after departing from Odalarevu fishing harbour.
- When
- They left on August 3; the article does not specify the year or the date they were traced.
- Why
- Their boat developed a technical problem while they were at sea, leading to loss of contact.
Key facts
- Number of fishermen
- Seven
- Departure point
- Odalarevu fishing harbour
- Departure date
- August 3
- Location traced
- Off the West Bengal coast
- Reported problem
- A technical problem with the boat
- Search assistance
- District administration, Fisheries Department, Coast Guard and Navy
- Next step
- Officials are arranging the fishermen’s safe return to Konaseema
Sources
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