Toxic gas inhalation: one more fisherman dies in Kozhikode
A migrant worker from West Bengal has died after inhaling toxic gas in the storeroom of a fishing boat in Kozhikode. This follows a similar fatal incident at the same harbour earlier this year, prompting safety warnings for the fishing industry.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical occupational safety hazards and the need for better training for migrant workers in the maritime sector.
One more migrant worker who was undergoing treatment after reportedly inhaling toxic gas inside the store room of a fishing boat at the Beypore harbour in Kozhikode died on Sunday (October 11, 2026).
The deceased, Sachin Das, was a native of West Bengal. Another worker from the State, Dilip Sur, died earlier following the incident.
Both men were employed on the fishing boat Tesla . The incident occurred on October 9, 2026, when they were collecting the stock from the storeroom. A lack of fresh air inside the enclosed space is suspected to have caused them to lose consciousness.
The workers were found motionless when they were brought out of the room. They were administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the ambulance while being shifted to hospital. Both of them were in a critical state.
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