{
  "id": 364520,
  "title": "Indian Navy joins search for three fishermen missing after boat mishaps in Kerala",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/indian-navy-joins-search-for-three-fishermen-missing-after-boat-364520",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T09:53:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navy-joins-search-for-three-fishermen-missing-after-boat-mishaps-in-kerala/article71324425.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Navy has joined search efforts for three fishermen missing after separate boat mishaps off the coasts of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The vessel INS Kalpeni set sail from Kochi on Saturday night for the search operation, anchoring one nautical mile off Neendakara on Sunday morning. A specialised Indian Navy diving team is aboard the ship, with the Marine Enforcement Wing assisting in pinpointing the diving location. A Marine Enforcement boat is keeping a watch in the area surrounding the ship. The search involving Indian Navy divers began around 10 a.m. off INS Kalpeni. The divers are employing portable SONAR to enhance their underwater surveillance and diving capabilities. Coastal Police officials stated that the Navy's initial focus will be on finding Gautam Krishna, who went missing after a fishing boat capsized off Neendakara coast. Subsequent searches will focus on Muthalappozhi and Vizhinjam where John and Shijin are missing. The search operation for Gautam, John, and Shijin entered its tenth day on Sunday. Family members of the missing persons had previously protested against perceived search inadequacies, leading the state government to seek assistance from the Indian Navy. Opposition parties criticized the government for a slow response in locating the missing. Union Minister Suresh Gopi pledged to continue his efforts to trace Gautam Krishna, emphasizing his personal connection to the case. Gopi reported that a vessel with Navy divers is resuming an emergency search operation at sea, while Coast Guard helicopters have stepped up aerial surveillance. Indian Oil is also supporting the operation by ensuring continuous fuel and other facility availability. An emergency helipad is being prepared at Amritapuri to expedite rescue operations. Gopi expressed confidence that Gautam would return, supported by the administration's efforts and collective prayers.",
  "summary": "Coastal Police officials said that the Navy will first focus on the search for Gautam Krishna, who went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the Neendakara coast",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Search operation fails to trace missing fisher from Kerala’s Neendakara",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/search-operation-fails-to-trace-missing-fisher-from-keralas-neendakara",
        "published": "2026-08-09T16:34:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}