With the onset of Southwest Monsoon in Kerala, fishing ban will come into effect from June 9 due to rain and strong winds in the Arabian Sea. . Due to this ban, the fishermen of Kerala have no option but to stay ashore and search for the potential treasure that comes ashore through sea waves. , Due to Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ fishermen have already been banned

Fishing in Kerala Coast The fishing ban and cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ are already affecting the livelihood of fishermen and they are now looking for other income options and depend on the treasure coming through the sea waves. Unaware of the raging sea waves, a large number of fishermen were scouring the shore for coins, gold and other valuables at Shangumugam beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Many fishermen have already received gold in the form of chains, pendants and earrings.

Treasure comes from sea waves, means of earning for fishermen

A local fisherman named Cyril Said, when the rains begin during the monsoon, the sea becomes turbulent, bringing up the hidden treasure through its waves. So we get money. There is no other way to earn anything during this time.

Corona pandemic also affected the livelihood of fishermen

The fisherman Showing a rupee coin that he picked up from the sand while fighting the waves hitting the shore, he said that a few years ago, we used to get gold and other valuables from the sea shores. But, Kovid-08 Due to the epidemic, now most of the coins are available. Another fisherman named Antony Xavier said, I got tomorrow 98 had received Rs. Today I have just reached. A man has just found a gold pendant, and he is gone.

KeralaCycloneMonsoonPublished Date

Thu, Jun 8, 2023, 9: 22 PM IST