Two Young Fishermen Drown in Sea while Fishing at Malpe – Padukere
Udupi: Two young fishermen drowned at sea while returning to the shore after traditional fishing (Nada Doni) at Malpe Padukere on Wednesday, July 25.
The deceased have been identified as Nithesh (28) and Nishanth (22) residents of Padukere.
According to the police, the team of five fishermen left for fishing on Wednesday morning in the traditional boat near Padukere Shanthinagar. After fishing while they were returning to the shore both slipped and fell into the seawater and were washed away. Others on the boat tried to rescue them but in vain. The Body of Nithesh has been recovered and kept at the district Government Hospital mortuary. Nishanth’s body is still missing and search is on to find him.
Kaup MLA Lalaji R Mendon visited the district Government Hospital mortuary.
A case has been registered in the Malpe Police Station.