Five fishermen rescued near Krishnapatnam Port after boat capsizes

Five fishermen from Odarevu village in Chirala mandal of Bapatla district were rescued near Adani Krishnapatnam Port in SPSR Nellore district after their boat capsized. The incident occurred on October 29, 2026, when the fishing vessel, registered as IND AP P1 MO 3025 0001 and owned by Pikki Appalaraju, went out to sea for fishing despite Cyclone Murasu.

Due to sudden rain and high-speed winds, the boat capsized, leaving the five fishermen stranded. A coordinated search and rescue operation by the Marine Police and Revenue department officials successfully rescued the individuals, who were identified as Garikana Kodanda (30), Marada Jaganadham (40), Yeripili Ramana (50), Sorada Polaraju (30), and G. Appa Rao (60).

The fishermen were initially brought to Krishnapatnam Port and later transferred to CVR Hospital for medical examinations. They will be sent back to their hometowns after the examinations.

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