Bhubaneswar: A fisherman reportedly died after his boat capsized while fishing in the Brahmani River on the downstream side of Rengali Dam in Anugola district.
The deceased has been identified as Nilakantha Behera of Rengali village under Kaniha block in Angul district.
According to reports, the incident took place under Rengali police station limits. Nilakantha had gone to catch fish in the Brahmani River on the downstream side of Rengali Dam in a small boat in the wee hours of Friday. While he was fishing, the boat suddenly capsized and sank.
Seeing this, other fishermen accompanying him immediately rescued Nilakantha. However, he had already died by then.
On getting information, Rengali Police and Kaniha Fire Services personnel reached the spot and recovered the body.
The exact cause behind the boat capsizing is yet to be ascertained. Police said the actual cause of death will be known after investigation.
