4 fishermen rescued after boat capsizes in Chilika

Puri: Four fishermen, who were feared drowned after their boat capsized in Chilika lake late on Wednesday night, were rescued today.

According to reports, the fishermen belonging to Kaudikhunti village under Kanas block had gone for fishing in the Chillika lake. At around 11 pm, Nor'wester rains started lashing following which the boat they were traveling in developed some mechanical glitch and began to sink. The fishermen in the boat were feared drowned.

On getting information, fire brigade personnel along with locals rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. After a frantic search, the officials managed to trace all the four today.

"Rain accompanied with strong winds suddenly started lashing at around 11 pm. The wind grew strong and it became impossible to control the boat. The boat developed problems and we got off the boat to save our life," said one of the fishermen, who was rescued.

Four persons were injured in another boat mishap in the No. 7 island of the Chilika lake, reports said.