Bhubaneswar: As many as eight fishermen had a close shave as their fishing boat capsized in the sea near Satabhaya beach in Kendrapara district, on Thursday night. Fortunately, all eight fishermen managed to swim to safety after the boat overturned in rough sea conditions.
According to reports, the boat named Tarini-2 was returning from a fishing trip when it encountered strong winds and high waves, causing it to capsize. The fishermen, hailing from Bhadrak district, were rescued after they swam ashore.
However, the mishap resulted in significant loss of property, with the boat and fishing gear sinking into the sea.
