A man drowned in the Muthalapozhi estuary on Saturday.
The police identified the deceased as B. Manesh, 38, a painter, who hailed from Karyavattom. The incident occurred around 9.30 a.m. when he was fishing. He fell into the sea after losing balance. Despite being rescued during a search operation conducted by the Coastal Police and some fishermen, Manesh’s life could not be saved. He was confirmed dead at the Chirayinkeezhu taluk hospital.
