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Seven Fishermen Rescued After Boat Overturns Off Visakhapatnam Coast
Amid rough sea conditions, a fishing vessel capsized near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, injuring two of the seven crew members.
Seven fishermen narrowly escaped serious injury on Thursday morning after their vessel capsized near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour. All seven individuals were rescued, though two sustained injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at King George Hospital (KGH).
The incident occurred as the fishing boat encountered strong currents, leading it to overturn and become wedged between rocks in the vicinity of the harbour. Officials reported that the challenging maritime conditions were triggered by a well-marked low-pressure area situated over the Bay of Bengal, extending along the Odisha coast.
The two injured fishermen are receiving medical attention for their sustained injuries. Their conditions were not immediately detailed, but their survival, along with their five crewmates, marked a fortunate outcome given the circumstances.
This event follows a period of heightened concern for maritime safety in the region. Less than a fortnight prior to Thursday's incident, six other fishermen were reported lost off the coast near Gangavaram, highlighting the unpredictable and often perilous nature of fishing operations in the Bay of Bengal.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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