Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Naidu Praises Teams After Seven Missing Fishermen Rescued
Seven fishermen from Vodalarevu went out to sea but did not come back.
Their boat may have drifted far from where they started.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asked officials to begin a search.
State officials worked with the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Central Marine Wing.
They also warned authorities in West Bengal about the missing boat.
Local fishermen in West Bengal were asked to help watch for it.
Search teams found the boat and rescued all seven fishermen.
Naidu told officials to help bring them home safely.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised teams that rescued seven missing fishermen.
The fishermen from Vodalarevu had failed to return after entering the sea.
Naidu directed the state administration to coordinate a search with central agencies.
The Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Central Marine Wing were alerted.
West Bengal authorities and local fishermen helped locate and rescue the stranded boat.
- Who
- Seven fishermen from Vodalarevu, search and rescue teams, and officials led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- A stranded boat carrying seven missing fishermen was located, and the fishermen were rescued.
- When
- After the fishermen failed to return from their sea trip; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- The fishermen were from Vodalarevu in Allavaram mandal, Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district; the boat was believed to have drifted toward West Bengal.
- Why
- A search was launched because the fishermen did not return, with authorities coordinating across state and central agencies.
- Fishermen rescued
- Seven
- Origin
- Vodalarevu, Allavaram mandal
- District
- Dr B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district
- Search coordination
- State administration, the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Central Marine Wing
- Possible drift direction
- Toward West Bengal
- Additional assistance
- West Bengal authorities and local fishermen helped locate the boat
- Chief minister’s instruction
- Officials were directed to arrange the fishermen’s safe return home