Fishing boat capsizes in Mangaluru, one missing

Four others on the boat were rescued by locals, who later pulled the boat to the shore.

September 11, 2021 10:09 am | Updated 10:25 am IST - MANGALURU

The boat which capsized in Mangaluru was pulled to Panambur beach by local people. Photo: Special Arrangement

The boat which capsized in Mangaluru was pulled to Panambur beach by local people. Photo: Special Arrangement

A fisherman went missing when a fishing boat with five fishermen onboard capsized in sea near Panambur beach at about 7.30 am on September 11. Four others on the boat were rescued by local people, who later pulled the boat to the shore.

Search for Mr. Sharief continues, who went missing after a boat capsized in Mangaluru. Photo: Special Arrangement

Search for Mr. Sharief continues, who went missing after a boat capsized in Mangaluru. Photo: Special Arrangement

The rescued fishermen gave the name of the missing person as Sharief.

Those who have been rescued were Abdul Aziz, Imtiyaz, Firoz, Cinon and Pairoz. All of them were from Bengre area in the city. The boat belonged to a man named Azar.

Search is on for Mr. Sharief.

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