One more body found from tragic trawler in Sundarbans; Death toll rises to 10
The death toll from a capsized fishing trawler in the Sundarbans has risen to 10 after another body was recovered. Rescue operations continue for five remaining missing fishermen following the vessel's disappearance during turbulent weather.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the dangers faced by the fishing community in the Sundarbans and the challenges of maritime search and rescue operations.
One more body of a fisherman was found on Tuesday (June 14, 2026) from the tragic trawler that went missing off the West Bengal coast almost 11 days ago, taking the total number of deaths to 10.
“Prima facie, the trawler was carrying 15 fishermen. It was capsized around a week ago. On Monday (June 13, 2026) morning, nine bodies of the fishermen have been recovered. Their bodies were stuck in the trawler, which was traced in Bagher Chowk Island in the Sundarbans region on Sunday afternoon after an intense search operation. Another person’s body was also stuck in the trawler that was found today,” said Superintendent of Police, Sundarbans Police District, Biswa Chand Thakur.
Five more people from the boat are still untraceable for whom a Rescue operation is underway.
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