Kakinada, 29 October (H.S.): Three fishermen from Chollangipeta village in Tallarevu mandal of Kakinada district, who went missing after their boat capsized at sea on Tuesday, were rescued and brought safely ashore on Thursday following a search and rescue operation by officials.

The fishermen reportedly swam to safety but became stranded in bushes on Hope Island. After receiving information about the incident, the Fisheries Department, RTGS and disaster management authorities launched a search operation with the assistance of 10 boats.

The rescue teams located the three fishermen on Thursday and brought them safely to shore.

The incident occurred despite advance advisories asking fishermen not to venture into the sea in view of the cyclone. According to the available report, the three fishermen had gone fishing despite the warnings.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar