Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Oil-Like Substance Container Found Off Maharashtra Coast
A container holding something that looks like oil was found floating in the sea near a village in Maharashtra.
Fishermen spotted it and told the police.
The police then alerted several other agencies like the Coast Guard and Customs.
They carefully brought the container to shore to prevent any spills.
Now, the authorities are trying to figure out what the substance inside the container is.
A container with an oil-like substance was found off the Maharashtra coast.
The container was spotted near Mahim Tembhi village.
Local fishermen alerted the authorities.
Various agencies were informed, including the Customs Department and Coast Guard.
The container was brought to shore to prevent spillage.
- Who
- Authorities and local fishermen
- What
- A container with an oil-like substance was found drifting in the sea.
- When
- Wednesday (reported)
- Where
- Off the coast of Maharashtra, near Mahim Tembhi village
- Why
- Unknown - authorities are trying to identify the substance.
- Incident
- Container with oil-like substance found floating
- Location
- Off the coast of Maharashtra, near Mahim Tembhi village
- Agency Involvement
- Police, Customs Department, Coast Guard, Maharashtra Maritime Board, Forest Department
- Discovery Date
- Wednesday (reported)