Ten fishermen rescued off the Odisha coast return to Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
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In a major maritime relief operation, ten fishermen from Andhra Pradesh who had gone missing in the Bay of Bengal were rescued safely off the Puri coast in Odisha on Sunday.The 10-member crew, hailing from Chintapalli village in Vizianagaram district, had set sail from the Kakinada Fishing Harbour. Their vessel, registered as IND-AP-V5-MM-872, reportedly suffered total engine failure while out at sea. Drifting in treacherous waters, the crew eventually neared the Puri coast.Andhra Pradesh Minister for Fisheries, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu, confirmed the rescue, stating that authorities intervened immediately upon receiving information. “We coordinated closely with the Odisha Marine Police and fisheries officials to expedite rescue operations. The Odisha Marine Police responded promptly, and with the help of local fishing vessels, we successfully rescued all 10 crew members, including the boat owner, Danayya,” the Minister said. He added that the State is currently making arrangements to bring the fishermen home safely.Expressing relief that all the fishermen were safe, Atchannaidu thanked the Odisha Government, the Marine Police and Fisheries Department officials for their swift response and cooperation.Meanwhile, the East Coast Mechanised Fishing Boat Owners Association has urged all boats currently at sea to exercise extreme caution as monsoon conditions continue to trigger high winds and rough seas across the coast. Published - July 05, 2026 09:03 pm IST
