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Crime
Andhra youth missing after falling into sea while fishing off Mangaluru coast
✍️ Mangalore Today
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:33 PM
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A young man from Andhra Pradesh went missing after falling into the sea while fishing near Mangaluru, Karnataka. Local authorities have launched a search operation but the youth has not been located yet.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a fisherman from Andhra Pradesh slipped into the Arabian Sea while casting his net off the coast of Mangaluru, Karnataka. He was reported missing by his companions who immediately alerted the police.
Mangalore police, assisted by the Karnataka Coast Guard and local rescue teams, have deployed boats and divers to scour the area. The search is being conducted under challenging sea conditions, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Family members of the missing youth have gathered at the local police station, awaiting updates. The case underscores the hazards faced by small‑scale fishers operating along the western coastline.
Authorities have also warned other fishermen to exercise caution, especially during low‑visibility periods, and have advised the public to avoid the fishing zones while rescue operations continue.
Mangalore police, assisted by the Karnataka Coast Guard and local rescue teams, have deployed boats and divers to scour the area. The search is being conducted under challenging sea conditions, and officials have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Family members of the missing youth have gathered at the local police station, awaiting updates. The case underscores the hazards faced by small‑scale fishers operating along the western coastline.
Authorities have also warned other fishermen to exercise caution, especially during low‑visibility periods, and have advised the public to avoid the fishing zones while rescue operations continue.