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The boat named “Navami-Shivani” from Ullala, owned by Nayana P Suvarna, hit a stone near the reef, leading to its sinking.
The boat was driven by Praveen Suvarna, Nayana’s husband, along with five fishermen from Uttar Pradesh – Samar Bahadur, Ram Manoj, Rohit, Prakash, and Vasu. Fortunately, the timely intervention of local fishermen from two boats prevented a tragedy.
The incident unfolded when the boat’s propeller got stuck, causing it to hit a survey stone near the reef due to low tide. Despite efforts by local fishermen from “Durga Lakshmi” and “Shri Gowri” boats to tow the sinking vessel ashore, the rope broke, leading to further challenges.
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The absence of a signal system near the survey stone has raised concerns among local fishermen. They highlight the need for a signaling mechanism to alert them about potential hazards, emphasizing that many accidents occur in the Ullal environment due to the lack of such a system.