A fisherman died here on Monday after suspected food poisoning. He was identified as Charlie, 55, of Anchuthengu in Thiruvananthapuram district. The condition of three others who have been admitted to hospital remains critical.
As many as 11 fishermen from Thiruvananthapuram, who were returning from Mangaluru, were admitted to hospital after they complained of exhaustion. Thadyuz, 52, son of Suzadasan Antony; Aaron, 60, son of Jerome, and Kilbert, 60, son of Silva who were initially admitted to the Kasaragod General Hospital were later shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment.
Coastal Circle Inspector Sibi Thomas said the fishermen experienced uneasiness after consuming water from a tank in the boat.