Kozhikode: A 58-year-old fisherman was killed after a broken pulley fell on his head while deep-sea fishing off the Vadakara coast early on Sunday (December 21). The victim has been identified as Vamanan, a resident of Puthiyanirath near Elathur. The accident took place around two in the morning on a fishing boat named Jinaraj.
Police said the top pulley fell when the fisherman tried to free the net that had become entangled in it. He was declared brought dead at a private hospital in Vadakara, police added.
Published – 21 Dec 2025 19:11 IST
