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Fishermen rescue six persons

BERHAMPUR: Six persons being swept away by a high tide at Gopalpur beach were saved by a group of traditional marine fishermen. D. Simadri, a fisherman of Gopalpur, played a major role in their rescue. These victims were swept inside the sea by a large wave while they were taking bath near the shore.

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