Fisherman drowns after falling off a boat

Gangolli: A fisherman died after he accidentally lost his balance and fell into the waters on Sunday January 27. The deceased man ventured out into the water on a boat with two others when the incident occurred.

The deceased man is identified as Krishna Kharvi (52) of Hosapete near Trasi.

When Krishna fell into the water, the fellow fishermen tried and pulled him out of the water immediately, but by then, he had lost his life.

A case in this connection has been registered by Gangolli police.