The ill-fated boat 'New Star' drowned near the mouth of estuary after developing some engine trouble, sources said.
Fortunately, other fishermen, who caught a glimpse of the accident at sea, rescued all the five stranded fishermen on board 'New Star' and brought them to the coast.
According to Rajesh and Latheef, who were running the boat, the tragedy led to a loss of Rs 14 lakh as the boat capsized along with the fish and other materials.
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