Search intensified for 8 missing fishermen: Atchannaidu
Indian authorities have intensified search and rescue operations for eight fishermen missing off the Andhra Pradesh coast since August 7. Multiple naval ships and helicopters are currently scanning a 300-nautical-mile radius to locate the vessel.
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This highlights the ongoing maritime safety challenges and the government's response to potential humanitarian crises at sea.
In an bid to intensify search for the missing eight fishermen off the Andhra Pradesh coast, two ships, two helicopters of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command and five ships of the Indian Coast Guard are involved in the search operations, Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu said. The fishermen began their voyage at Odalarevu fish landing centre in search of Tuna fish On August 3.
“The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have been asked to cover up to 300 nautical miles of range to trace the fishing boat - AP.MO 135 – which is in yellow colour. Meanwhile, we have alerted the governments of Odisha and West Bengal about the missing boat and the fishermen,” Mr. Atchannaidu said after meeting the families of the eight missing fishermen at the Odalarevu village on Wednesday,
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