Fishermen missing off Mangaluru coast as boats capsize

At least six fishermen were missing after their boats capsized off Mangaluru coast. A search is on for them in the Arabian Sea.

Mangaluru (Karnataka): At least six fishermen went missing after a deep-sea fishing boat capsized in the Arabian Sea, off Mangaluru coast, on Tuesday morning.

A total of 22 fishermen were on board the ill-fated boat at the time of the incident.

Out of the 22 fishermen that were on board, 16 have been rescued so far, while six are missing, police said.

Search is underway for the missing persons by local fishermen and the coastguard.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) advised fishermen not to venture into the sea on December 3 and 4 and had predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places over south coastal parts of the country and over Lakshadweep.

(ANI)