Kasargod: More gas containers washed ashore

Mangalore Today News Network

Kasargod, July 25, 2013: Two more gas containers were washed ashore at Kottikulam beach  and also at Mogral Puttur in Kasargod on July 24, Wednesday.  Earlier three such containers were spotted at Kumble on July 23, Tuesday.

Indian Oil Corporation officials were also summoned by the authorities to inspect the containers. Kumble police, Coast Guard and other officials are also at the spot and the containers are kept under strict vigil until scientists arrive at the spot and inspect its contents.

 

 

 

There is a suspicion that the containers were  from a ship that might have capsized  off the Salalah Coast  on June 17. The vessel ‘Mol Comfort’ which was on its way to Oman from Singapore had even caught fire after it capsized. The 26 crew on board the ship were however rescued.

As already reported, several goods like refrigerators and football were washed ashore in Kasargod coast and also in Karwar and Lakshadweep shores arousing much curiosity among fishermen as well as local residents.