4 more dead bodies of fishermen found, 2 other still missing

Pakistan Navy and Maritime Securities search teams have found 4 more dead bodies of missing fishermen while the search of 2 others continued on Wednesday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Earlier, Navy and Maritime Securities search teams found four dead bodies of missing sailors on yesterday. A total of 12 fishermen went missing when their boat capsized in Hijamaro Creek, area situated between Thatta and Badin few days back.

Rescue operation was started with the help of Pakistan Navy’s fast boats and PMSA aircraft, helicopters. Dead bodies of four fishermen were found while search operation for 10 other fishermen still missing continued,.

According to officials, last week fishermen’s boat capsized in Hijamaro Creek, area situated between Thatta and Badin. 31 sailors were rescued while 14 went missing during the sad incident.

Pakistan Navy, Sindh Fisheries and Fishermen's Cooperative Society were jointly searching for the missing fishermen.

Officials announced financial help for the victim families. “Initially, 50,000 per person will be given for the burial of the dead,” a Fishermen's Cooperative Society office-bearer said, adding that the society stands with the fishermen. Bodies were shifted to a Karachi morgue. The search for the recovery of remaining missing fishermen continued.

Reporter: Aaima Khan