The body of a fisherman who went missing after a boat capsized in strong winds at Palakkode, Ramanthali, was recovered near Valapattanam on Tuesday, four days after the incident.
The deceased was identified as Abraham, 49, of Punchakad, Payyannur. The body was spotted in the deep sea, around 4 km from Valapattanam by fishermen.
Abraham and his neighbour Varghese were fishing in the Palakkode river on Saturday morning when their boat overturned due to strong winds. While both men clung to the overturned boat, the current swept them away. Varghese managed to swim to safety and alerted the authorities.
Police, Fire and Rescue Services personnel, and lifeguards led the search operation. A case was registered at the Payyannur police station on a complaint by Abraham’s brother Shaji.
Published – July 29, 2025 09:46 pm IST