Justin D'Silva
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Nov 14: A fisherman died as he accidentally slipped and fell into the sea at Malpe fishing port.
The deceased is identified as Santhosh Tingalaya (35), a resident of Katapadi. He was working in Jai Balram boat and fell into water as he was boarding the boat.
As the water in Malpe port is filled with silt, Santhosh got stuck in it and was trying hard to come out of it. Though locals brought him up from the water and took him to the hospital, he died on the way.
A case is registered in Malpe police station.