Three fishermen rescued, one missing after fibre boat capsizes off Kodiyakarai coast
A fibre boat carrying four fishermen capsized off the Kodiyakarai coast, leading to a search operation. Three fishermen were rescued while one remains missing. The incident occurred after the fishermen failed to return as scheduled, prompting concerns and a search effort.
- ▪The boat capsized a few nautical miles off the Kodiyakarai coast.
- ▪Three fishermen were rescued and taken to the Vedaranyam Government Hospital.
- ▪One fisherman, S. Anbuselvan, is reported missing after the incident.
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A fibre boat, with four fishermen from Nagapattinam on board, that ventured into the sea on Monday (May 25, 2026) afternoon capsized a few nautical miles off the Kodiyakarai coast. Three fishermen were rescued, while the other is missing.The four fishermen put out to sea from Kodiyakarai and were expected to return by 6 a.m. on Tuesday (May 26). The fishermen did not return as scheduled and their fishing net was found washed ashore at Kodiyakadu coast. Police sources said a search was launched and the fibre boat was found capsized a few nautical miles off Point Calimere. Three fishermen who were holding on to the overturned boat were rescued by Kodiyakarai fishermen. They were brought to the shore on Tuesday morning and taken to the Vedaranyam Government Hospital.
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