Two fishermen go missing in Kerala's Perumathura beach

Those missing have been identified as Suneer and Safeer, residents of Cheramanthuruthu.
Missing fishermen Safeer and Shameer (L); Relatives and local people waiting at the beach for the safe return of their dear ones. (Photo | BP Deepu)
Missing fishermen Safeer and Shameer (L); Relatives and local people waiting at the beach for the safe return of their dear ones. (Photo | BP Deepu)

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Two fishermen went missing after their boat capsized in Muthala Pozhi near Perumathura on Sunday morning.

Those missing have been identified as Suneer and Safeer, residents of Cheramanthuruthu.

The two along with another person, Ansari, had gone fishing in their boat. The boat while entering the sea got overturned due to massive waves. While Suneer and Safeer went missing, Ansari managed to swim to safety.

The Coastal Police and local fishermen are conducting rescue operations to retrieve the two.

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