Udupi: Fisherman falls off boat, dies

Udupi, Sept 22, 2021: A fisherman died after he fell from the fishing boat on Tuesday evening.

Shiva Kunder, owner of a traditional boat, and other fishermen were involved in fishing activity at Thottam in Udupi around 3.45 pm when Rajesh Shriyan (37) fell into the sea and drowned due to a strong wave.

Another fisherman Umesh immediately jumped to the water and brought Rajesh to the shore. He was immediately taken to hospital where he was declared dead.
A case is registered at Malpe police station.