Key Takeaways
- Two bodies recovered from a fishing boat that capsized near Karachi’s Sea View.
- Three fishermen went missing after the boat capsized in the sea.
- Rescue efforts continue for the third missing fisherman.
Two bodies were recovered on Tuesday following the capsizing of a fishing boat near Karachi’s Sea View, a day after the incident. The boat, carrying five fishermen, capsized in the sea near the Nishan-i-Pakistan monument.
According to a statement issued by the Edhi Foundation, two fishermen were rescued safely on Monday evening, while three went missing. The foundation reported that the bodies of two of the missing fishermen were recovered on Tuesday, while a search operation was ongoing for the third.
One of the deceased was identified as 55-year-old Abdul Salam, son of Fateh Ali. The identity of the other body was yet to be ascertained.
The incident occurred after the boat developed a fault at sea, and authorities sought assistance from the Pakistan Navy and Coast Guard for the rescue operation.
In May, 18 fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the sea near Karachi’s Ibrahim Hyderi. In January, seven people were rescued, and four remained missing after a merchant vessel collided with a fishing boat off Karachi’s Manora. The same month, a boat carrying eight Karachi residents capsized in the open sea near Keti Bandar.
Last year, a fisherman drowned when his boat capsized in the open sea near Port Qasim due to strong winds.
