{
  "id": 5390665,
  "title": "Mumbai: Ferry Develops Technical Snag Near Gateway Of India; 38 Passengers And Crew Rescued | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mumbai-ferry-develops-technical-snag-near-gateway-of-india-38",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:05:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-ferry-develops-technical-snag-near-gateway-of-india-38-passengers-and-crew-rescued-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday evening, a ferry operating near the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai encountered a technical issue, stranding 38 people on board. The Anwari ferry, which carries passengers on a 30-minute journey across the Arabian Sea, suddenly halted approximately 1.5 nautical miles away from the Gateway at around 8.30 pm, according to police reports.\n\nThe ferry, which was transporting 34 passengers and four crew members, was swiftly brought back to the jetty following a coordinated rescue effort. Police Constable Abhijit Shinde and Police Naik Gurav were among the first responders to the scene, promptly assessing the situation and seeking assistance from nearby vessels.\n\nPolice learned that another ferry, the Azad Hind, was present in the area. With the owner's cooperation, officers contacted the crew of the Azad Hind, who, in turn, came to the aid of the stranded ferry. The Azad Hind's crew arrived at the location shortly thereafter and successfully towed the disabled Anwari ferry back to Gateway of India Jetty No. 2.\n\nBy 9.10 pm, all 38 passengers and crew members were safely back at the jetty, with Colaba Police confirming that no injuries had been reported during the incident. The successful rescue operation highlights the responsiveness and readiness of Mumbai's maritime rescue teams in addressing unexpected challenges at sea.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 3, 2026: A ferry boat carrying 34 passengers and four crew members developed a technical snag in the Arabian Sea near the Gateway of India on Thursday evening. All 38 people on board were safely brought back to the jetty. Ferry Develops Technical Snag According to the police, the Anwari ferry boat, which operates a 30-minute sea ride from the Gateway of India, suddenly stopped…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Mumbai: Ferry with 38 on board rescued after snag near Gateway of India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mumbai-ferry-with-38-on-board-rescued-after-snag-near-gateway-of-india",
        "published": "2026-09-03T19:31:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}