{
  "id": 1696441,
  "title": "Coast Guard steps up search for eight fishermen missing off Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/coast-guard-steps-up-search-for-eight-fishermen-missing-off-konaseema",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:22:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/coast-guard-steps-up-search-for-eight-fishermen-missing-off-konaseema-andhra-pradesh/article71359556.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Coast Guard's Kakinada and Visakhapatnam units have intensified their search for the missing fishing boat MO 135, which has been absent since August 7. The boat, carrying eight fishermen, was on a deep-sea fishing expedition off the Andhra Pradesh coast. The fishermen set out from the Odalarevu fish landing centre in Konaseema district bound for the Odisha coast, but their absence became apparent when families alerted authorities on August 17. The missing crew members include Karri Ramudu, K. Ramakrishna, S. Thatharao, Esudasu, Palepu Santarao, Kollati Srinivas, and two others from Kakinada. District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar announced at a press conference that both the Coast Guard units are actively involved in the search, informing nearby fishing boats of the incident. Superintendent of Police Rahul Meena confirmed a missing case was registered at the Allavaram police station, and authorities are coordinating with the Indian Coast Guard, AP Marine police, and fishing boats in the area. The boat carried extra fuel, food, and supplies, with the estimated duration of sustenance extending to August 20. Fishing boats from Kakinada, Bhairavapalem, Visakhapatnam, and Paradip have been alerted to report any sightings, and the State Disaster Management Authority has been notified.",
  "summary": "The mechanised boat left Odalarevu on August 3 for tuna and last made contact on August 7 while heading for the Odisha coast; a missing case has been filed at Allavaram and Coast Guard ships in the Bay have the boat’s details",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Naidu reviews search for boat with eight fishermen missing off Konaseema",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/naidu-reviews-search-for-boat-with-eight-fishermen-missing-off",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:04:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}