1 week ago
Seven Andhra Fishermen Traced Safe Near West Bengal Coast
Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh went fishing on August 3.
Their families could talk to them for only about an hour after they left.
Then the boat stopped communicating and did not return when expected.
Search teams looked for them in the sea and from the air.
They studied wind, waves, and currents to guess where the boat might have drifted.
The boat was found near Shankarpur in West Bengal.
The fishermen said the engine had broken and could not be repaired.
They were brought safely to shore, although one report said they were sent to a hospital, and officials began arranging their return home.
Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh disappeared after leaving Odalarevu on August 3.
Their families lost phone contact with them around 11 a.m. that day.
The boat was located drifting near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour in West Bengal, near Kolkata.
A rescue boat brought all seven fishermen ashore; reports said they were safe and in good health.
Authorities used sea and aerial searches, wind and current analysis, and coordination with the Navy and Coast Guard.
- Who
- Seven fishermen from Odalarevu, Dummalapeta, and Vasalathippa villages in Andhra Pradesh.
- What
- A fishing boat went missing after an engine problem and was later found with all seven fishermen safe.
- Where
- They departed from the Odalarevu Fish Landing Centre in Konaseema district and were found near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour in West Bengal, near Kolkata.
- When
- They left on August 3 and were traced on Wednesday; they had been expected to return by August 12.
- Why
- The boat reportedly developed an unrepaired engine snag and drifted after contact was lost.
Key facts
- Fishermen
- Seven
- Departure
- Odalarevu Fish Landing Centre, around 10 a.m. on August 3
- Last contact
- Around 11 a.m. on August 3
- Expected return
- August 12
- Discovery site
- Near Shankarpur Fishing Harbour, West Bengal
- Reported condition
- All seven were reported safe, healthy, and able to speak with their families
- Rescue and return
- A rescue boat brought them ashore; officials were arranging their return to Andhra Pradesh
Quotes
Kinjarapu Atchannaidu
Andhra Pradesh Agriculture and Fisheries minister
“The seven fishermen who went missing after venturing into the sea from Odalarevu in Konaseema district have been confirmed safe in West Bengal, bringing great relief to their families.”
telegraphindia.com
“The government will always stand by the fishermen and their families and take all necessary steps to resolve their problems”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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