Fishing trip turns 22-day saga of survival
Seven novice fishermen from Konaseema district embarked on a planned 15‑day fishing expedition, but a boat engine failure stranded them at sea. The crew drifted for 22 days, facing dwindling supplies and close encounters with large marine animals such as whales. Their ordeal, recounted by T. Appala Naidu, highlights the perils of small‑scale fishing trips.