Search Continues for Missing Fisherman Near Gangolli, Community Seeks Support

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapura, Jan 12, 2025: Efforts are ongoing to locate 58-year-old Narayana Mogaveera, who went missing after accidentally falling into the sea while fishing in deep waters near Gangolli on the evening of January 2. Despite extensive search operations, he remains untraceable.

Narayana Mogaveera

Coast Guard personnel, local fishermen, police, and diving expert Dinesh Kharvi have been tirelessly searching for Narayana since the incident. Recently, renowned diving expert Eshwar Malpe and his team joined the efforts. Eshwar has urged the administration to deploy a helicopter for a comprehensive search along the coastline from Gangolli to the Goa border.

MLA Gururaja Gantihole visited Narayana’s family, offering words of comfort and assuring them that every effort is being made to find him.

Local fishermen have appealed to the district administration for support, highlighting the financial difficulties faced by Narayana’s family. They explained that the family is struggling to afford the cost of diesel needed to continue the search operations and have requested immediate assistance.

The community remains hopeful for a breakthrough as search efforts intensify.

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