Missing fishermen of Kakinada traced
Kakinada: Seven fishermen of Kakinada, who went missing since August 11, were traced at Manchineella Peta in Vajrakotturu mandal of Srikakulam district on Thursday.
Seven fishermen of Dummlapeta area in Kakinada ventured into the sea for fishing on August 7 on a fibre boat and they were supposed to return on August 11, but they did not return till date. Fearing danger to their lives, a complaint was lodged with fisheries department on Thursday by boat owner Mosa Peturu.
According to joint director of fisheries P Jaya Rao, Indian Coast Guard was alerted and search operations were taken up by two Coast Guard ships and Navy chopper.
But on Thursday evening, a message was received from Srikakulam stating that the seven fishermen were safe. Measures are being taken up to bring them to Kakinada, Jaya Rao said.