9 Indian fishermen missing after trawler capsizes in Bay of Bengal storm during monsoon season.

Nine Indian fishermen are feared dead after their trawler capsized in the Bay of Bengal during a storm. The vessel, which departed from the Sundarbans in West Bengal with 17 crew members, was overwhelmed by large waves near Bagher Char island. Eight fishermen were rescued, while nine others, who were asleep below deck, remain missing. The search continues as the annual monsoon season poses increased risks for local fishermen.

September 22, 2024
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