Malpe: Fishing boat sinks, 6 fishermen rescued


Team Udayavani, May 20, 2020, 12:12 PM IST

Malpe: A deep-sea fishing boat sunk after hitting a sea rock while returning to Malpe port. 6 fishermen aboard the boat were rescued.

The boat, Sri Swarnraj, left the port on May 14. On May 19 at about 10:30 pm, the boat was about 6 kilometres from Malpe port on its return when it’s steering broke. The uncontrolled boat, pushed by the winds and waves, collided with a rock. The impact damaged the boat and made water to gush in.

Another boat, Pandarthi Tirtha, which was nearby came to the rescue of the fishermen on board.

Attempts to salvage the sinking boat by the boat Sri Charana was unsuccessful.

Fishes worth Rs 5 lakh, fishing nets and stored diesel were lost to the sea. An estimated total loss of Rs 80 lakh was incurred with the sink.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

EVMs destroyed as two groups of villagers clash in Chamarajanagar district

Banjarumale hamlet in Belthangady records 100 per cent voting

Board exams twice a year from 2025: MoE asks CBSE to work out logistics, no plan for semesters

Lok Sabha 2024: Tribal hamlet of Banjarumale in Belthangady records 100% voter turnout

Padubidri: Speeding car collides with electric pole, one dead

Bengaluru eateries butter up voter turnout with free dosa

Low voter turnout in Karnataka: Only 38.23% cast votes in 14 LS segments during first half of the day

Related Articles More

BJP’s CT Ravi Booked for Promoting Hatred and Enmity Through Social Media Post

Elections held in 14 LS segments in Karnataka, voter turnout nearly 64 per cent till 5 pm

‘PM is scared, may even shed tears on stage’: Rahul Gandhi’s fresh salvo at Modi

EVMs destroyed as two groups of villagers clash in Chamarajanagar district

Banjarumale hamlet in Belthangady records 100 per cent voting

MUST WATCH

Skin Rash, Causes, Signs and Symptoms

11 bullets found in python’s body!

K. Jayaprakash Hegde Sharing His Memories

Grafting Jack Anil

Heat Illness


Latest Additions

Patanjali Foods to evaluate proposal to buy Patanjali Ayurved’s non-food business

Congress to discuss candidates for Amethi, Raebareli seats on Saturday

BJP’s CT Ravi Booked for Promoting Hatred and Enmity Through Social Media Post

Elections held in 14 LS segments in Karnataka, voter turnout nearly 64 per cent till 5 pm

‘PM is scared, may even shed tears on stage’: Rahul Gandhi’s fresh salvo at Modi

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.