Missing AP fishermen return safely

Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh,May 19: Eight fishermen of Subbampet village, a hamlet of Uppada in Kothapalli mandal, 16 km from here, who were reported missing in the sea off Bhiravapalem while fishing in their country boat, returned safely late last night.They ventured into the sea for fishing on May 16 and were to return by Tuesday afternoon but due to rough weather the fishermen could not return as scheduled. As family members of the fishermen could not gain access to them through cell phones, they get worried about their safety.They met Tahasildar and fisheries department officials and sought assistance to trace them. District Collector M Ravichandra, who visited coastal areas to study the situation in the event of cyclone threat last night, called on the fishermen family members and assured THEM of all help in ensuring safe return of their men folk.
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