Karunagapally : A 58-year-old fisherman drowned to death Monday after fishing boat carrying 8-fisher folks capsized at Azhikal in Karunagapally. The deciased was Subash, resident of Kavinte Veetil, Shrayikaadu, Alapatt.
The tragic accident took place at sea toward west of Azhkal around 4 am this dawn. Seven onboard were rescued and are being treated for their wounds at Karunagapally Taluk hospital. The boat owner is a Cheriyazhikkal native, Keerthana.