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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
Fisherman pulled into sea by suspected marlin off Andhra coast; search underway
A 28-year-old fisherman, Chodapalli Yerayya , has gone missing in the sea after being pulled into deep waters by a large fish—believed to be a black marlin—around 20 nautical miles off the north Andhra coast. Yerayya, a resident of Pudimadaka coastal village in Atchutapuram mandal, Anakapalle district, was fishing with three others when the incident occurred. According to police, Yerayya was using a line fishing method and had just cast his bait when a massive marlin—locally known as 'Kommu Konam'—bit the hook. Caught off guard by the fish's power, Yerayya was dragged into the sea before he could react. Despite frantic efforts by his fellow fishermen and alerts to nearby boats, Yerayya could not be located, raising fears that he may have drowned. This marks the second marlin-related incident in Anakapalle district in recent years. In February 2022, Molli Joganna, another fisherman from the region, was fatally impaled by a black marlin while fishing about 60 nautical miles from the coast. Joganna had entered the water to check a net when the trapped marlin escaped and pierced his abdomen with its sharp snout. He died instantly despite rescue attempts. Black marlins are massive predatory fish, often weighing hundreds of kilograms and capable of swimming at speeds up to 109 km/h in short bursts. Their spear-like beaks make them particularly dangerous when agitated or entangled. Speaking on the recent incident, Atchutapuram SI N. Ganesh confirmed that search operations involving coastal security police and local fisherfolk are ongoing and will resume on Friday. Meanwhile, district fisheries officer G. Vijaya explained that while such incidents are rare, 'a powerful fish like a marlin can potentially drag a fisherman into the sea when it takes the bait.' Live Events Authorities continue to monitor the area and urge fishermen to exercise extreme caution while using line bait techniques in deep-sea waters. [Inputs from TOI] Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
Caught by the catch: Huge Black Marlin takes the bait, drags away fisherman off Andhra coast; rescue efforts continue
VISAKHAPATNAM: A 28-year-old fisherman went missing in the sea after a large fish, suspected to be a black marlin, pulled him into the deep waters, about 20 nautical miles off north Andhra coast. The missing fisherman has been identified as Chodapalli Yerayya, a native of Pudimadaka coastal village under Atchutapuram mandal in Anakapalle district of Andhra Pradesh. This is the second attack by a marlin fish in Anakapalle district in the last three years. In Feb 2022, a marlin pierced its long beak into the body of a fisherman, impaling him to death on the spot. Marlins are huge fish species often weighing more than a ton and can move at speeds of 109 kmph in short bursts. They are known for their long and sharp beak, and can be quite aggressive and fatal due to their spear-like snout. Police said Yerayya went fishing along with three others from Pudimadaka coast in a motorised boat on Wednesday morning. After sprawling the bait (line fishing method), he was pulling it. However, a large marlin (locally known as 'Kommu Konam') fish took the bait and Yerayya was unprepared for the force of the fish pulling on the line, resulting in him getting pulled him into the waters. The other three fishermen raised an alarm and alerted other fishermen fishing nearby. However, Yerayya could not be found anywhere, raising fears that he may have been pulled deep into the sea and drowned. Coastal security police along with other fisherfolk are engaged in the search for the missing Yerayya. The search will continue on Friday as well, said Atchutapuram SI N Ganesh. This is not the first time that such an incident has been reported off AP coast. In Feb 2022, fisherman Molli Joganna was impaled by a huge black marlin fish while he was fishing near Anakapalle coast. A group of five fishermen on a traditional boat had ventured into the deep sea on the evening of Feb 1. The next morning, about 60 nautical miles from the shore, the fishermen observed that the net was quite heavy. As they struggled to pull it, Joganna suspected the net may have got stuck somewhere and ventured into the waters to check. The marlin, which weighed around 100 kg, escaped from the net and pierced Joganna's stomach with its sharp snout. Rescue efforts by the others failed and they brought Joganna's body ashore. Anakapalle district fisheries officer G Vijaya said it is normally not possible for a large fish to pull a fisherman into the sea. But when a powerful fish like marlin takes the bait, there is a chance of fisherman getting pulled in, she recalled.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Time of India
Marlin fish pulls fisherman into sea, fisherman goes missing in Visakhapatnam's Anakapalle coast
VISAKHAPATNAM: A 26-year-old fisherman went missing in the sea after a large fish pulled him into sea while fishing in the blue waters (15 nautical miles off Bay of Bengal) in north coastal Andhra Pradesh. The missing person has been identified as Chodapalli Yerayya, a native of Pudimadaka coastal village in Atchutapuram mandal in Anakapalle district. Yerayya went fishing along with three others from Pudimadaka in a motorized boat on Wednesday morning. After sprawling the bait (line fishing method), Yerayya on board was pulling it. However, a large blue marlin (locally known as kommu konam) fish took the bait and Yerayya was unprepared for the force of the fish pulling on the line, resulting in the fish pulling him into the waters and he went missing in the waters. Though the remaining three fishermen on board and other fishermen searched for Yerayya, their efforts proved futile. It is not the first time that such incidents were reported. A few such incidents were reported on the Vizag coast in the past. Such incidents are possible for a large fish to pull a fisherman into the sea. This usually happens when a powerful fish takes the bait and the fisherman is unable to manage the force of the fish pulling on the line, said Joint Director of Fisheries Department, Anakapalle district, G Vijaya. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 월 평균 148만원 부업! 부업 하실 분 찾습니다 메리츠파트너스 더 알아보기 Undo The search for the missing Yerayya is on, she added. It may be recalled fisherman Molli Joganna was impaled by a huge black marlin fish while he was fishing in the Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradeh's Anakapalle coast in February 2022. The tragic incident occurred when Jogannawas attacked by the giant marlin, which is one of the most aggressive fishes known and has a spear-like snout. Joganna was a native of Mutyalammapalem coast in Anakapalle district A group of five fishermen on a traditional boat ventured into the Bay of Bengal for fishing (60 nautical miles from the shore). When the fishermen were lifting the net, they observed that the net was heavy, and they struggled to pull the net. Suspecting that something happened in the net, Joganna ventured into the waters to check. The marlin, which weighed around 80 kgs escaped from the net and pierced Joganna's stomach with its sharp snout. Rescue efforts by the other fishermen failed and they brought Joganna's body ashore. The fishermen said that the demand for the Marlin fish (Kommu Konam) is high in the market and at the same time a lot of risk is also while netting the Kommu Konam fish. Unlike other fishes, Marlin fish attack with its sharp snout. The fishermen also said the size of the fish ranges from 50 kgs to 150 kgs. EOM
