CATCH ME UP
Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were found safe near the West Bengal coast after going missing at sea.
They had set sail on August 7 and were reported missing while on a deep-sea fishing trip.
Local fishermen found the mechanised boat near Shankarpur fishing harbour.
The crew was able to contact their families after being given a cellphone.
Why it mattersTheir safe recovery ends a missing-at-sea scare and highlights the need for rapid coastal search coordination.
More context
The fishermen said a technical snag or gearbox problem left the vessel stranded.
Officials and coast guard teams coordinated search, relief, and verification efforts.
State leaders and the District Collector were involved in the response.
The crew had reportedly been short of food before being located.