A 62-year-old man succumbed to injuries sustained when a fishing boat capsized off Puthuvype early Saturday (March 7, 2026). The deceased was identified as Ranchan, a native of Ambalapuzha in Alappuzha.
Ranjan was the ‘srank’ (skipper) of a crew of six on board the ship.
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. when the ship St. Xavier, who had gone fishing, capsized in the sea. Though six men were washed ashore and taken to a nearby hospital by residents, Ranjan could not be saved, according to the Fort Kochi Coastal Police. Efforts were being made to recover the ship which had sunk in the sea.
Published – 07 March 2026 20:38 IST
