One person is confirmed dead while another has been reported missing after a fishing vessel capsized near the Muthalapozhi Estuary in India's Kerala state on Friday, July 31.
The unnamed vessel had four crewmembers on board and was underway some 100 metres from the estuary when it overturned upon being struck by strong waves at around 20:30 local time on Friday.
Two crewmen were able to swim to shore while their two companions were swept away by the strong current.
Local officials said the body of one of the missing fishermen was found off the town of Kannanthura nearly 20 kilometres from the Muthalapozhi Estuary.
Search and recovery teams from the Indian Coast Guard and other local agencies are continuing to comb the surrounding waters for any sign of the missing fisherman following protests from the individual's loved ones and other local fishermen.
The Kerala Government has also requested for the Indian Navy's assistance in the continuing search effort.