Thiruvananthapuram: In a tragic incident, one person died and three others went missing after a fishing boat capsized in Muthalapozhi, Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased has been identified as Kunjumon, a native of Puthukurichy. The accident took place around 4 am on Monday. 

As per reports, the boat, owned by Puthukurichy native Anthony, capsized while all the four fishermen went fishing early in the morning. Soon after, the locals and fishermen in the area began rescue efforts. 

Following this, Kunjumon was found and rushed to a nearby hospital. However, he was declared dead. Meanwhile, rescue efforts are underway to trace the others. 

“Fishing boat accidents have become quite common in Muthalapozhi due to lapses in the construction of embankments,” locals alleged.