Following a boat disaster in Ada, seven fishermen were initially reported missing by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the area.

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As of now, two of them have been successfully rescued, unfortunately confirming one fatality. The whereabouts of the remaining four individuals remain unknown.

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The tragic incident transpired on Thursday morning, involving two separate boats, Shalon and Barcelona, carrying a combined total of 19 fishermen. These boats capsized due to a powerful tidal wave.

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This unfortunate event marks a total of six casualties from boat accidents in the estuary this year.

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Efforts are underway by a search party to locate the four individuals still missing.

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The Ada community is deeply shocked and grieving in the wake of this devastating event.

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