Fisherman Drowns in Mula River After Misjudging Depth; Body Recovered After 20-Hour Search
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News18•01-02-2026, 08:15
Fisherman Drowns in Mula River After Misjudging Depth; Body Recovered After 20-Hour Search
- •Shankar Shripati More, 65, a fisherman from Mulkhed village, drowned in the Mula River in Mulshi taluka.
- •He went fishing on Friday morning but misjudged the river's depth and was pulled into deep water.
- •Citizens witnessed the incident and immediately called for help.
- •A 20-hour search operation was conducted by Mulshi Disaster Management Committee and PMRDA Fire Department.
- •Shankar More's body was recovered in the early hours of Saturday, causing grief in the Mulkhed area.
Why It Matters: An experienced fisherman drowned in the Mula River due to misjudging depth, highlighting river safety risks.
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