Kendrapara: A major mishap was averted late last night as eight fishermen managed to swim to safety after a fishing boat capsized in the sea in Satabhaya area of Odisha’s Kendrapada district.
According to sources, the steersman detected a technical issue in the ill-fated boat named ‘Tarini-2’ while returning from fishing in the deep sea and quickly tried to guide the vessel to shore. However, a part of the boat broke, causing rapid water ingress. Since the incident occurred near the coast, the fishermen could swim to safety despite the rough sea conditions.
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The boat, which was reportedly registered in the Bhadrak district, along with all its equipment and the day’s catch, was completely submerged and lost in the sea.
