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A 38-year-old fisherman, Chandrakanth Kharvi, died after his boat capsized due to a large wave off Apsarakonda beach in Honnavar taluk, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. The incident occurred on Saturday while he and another man were fishing.
The force of the wave threw both men into the sea. Keshav Kharvi, the survivor, swam to shore and raised the alarm. Rescue teams recovered Chandrakanth Kharvi's body after a search operation.
Police have registered a case in connection with the incident at Honnavar town police station. No further details about the boat or safety equipment were immediately available.
Local authorities are reviewing fishing safety protocols, and the police are expected to complete their preliminary inquiry by Tuesday.