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Coast Guard intensifies search for eight missing fishermen off Andhra Pradesh
A mechanised fishing vessel with eight crew members has gone missing off the Konaseema coast in Andhra Pradesh. The boat lost contact on August 7 while en route to the Odisha coast, prompting an intensive search and rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard.
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The Coast Guard has launched a comprehensive search operation for a mechanised fishing boat that disappeared with eight fishermen aboard off the Konaseema district in Andhra Pradesh. The vessel departed from Odalarevu on August 3 on a tuna fishing expedition and maintained regular contact until August 7, when communication ceased while the boat was heading towards the Odisha coast.
A missing persons case has been registered at the Allavaram police station following the incident. The Coast Guard has deployed multiple ships across the Bay of Bengal and is actively searching the area using the vessel's last known location and technical details provided by the operators.
The search operation is being coordinated with local maritime authorities as rescue teams work to locate the missing fishermen. Coast Guard personnel have been equipped with the boat's specifications to aid in identification efforts. The operation continues as weather and sea conditions permit, with authorities maintaining heightened vigilance across key maritime routes in the region.
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for fishing communities operating in the Bay of Bengal, where vessels frequently venture into deeper waters for extended periods. Families of the missing fishermen await updates as rescue efforts progress.