Fisherman missing after boat capsize

Kochi, Sep 21 (UNI) One fisherman was reported missing while another managed to swim back to safety after their country craft overturned in heavy rains off the coast near here this morning.

Police said Muraleedharan and Raghuvaran set out for fishing from Perumbadam near here this morning. Their country craft capsized in heavy rains which lashed the city and the nearby areas.

While Raghuvaran managed to swim back to safety, police and Naval divers are searching for Muraleedharan, 47.

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