Young Fisherman Loses Life to Deadly Fish Sting in Karwar
24-year-old stabbed by leaping sucker fish, family blames hospital negligence.
Karwar, October 16, 2025: A young fisherman from Karwar has died after a sharp-nosed fish pierced his stomach during a fishing trip. Akshay Anil Majalikar, aged 24, was working on a boat in the Majali Dandebhag area of Karwar taluk, Uttara Kannada district.
The tragic incident happened on Tuesday, October 14. An 8-to-10-inch-long “Kande” fish also known as a sucker fish jumped out of the water and stabbed Akshay in the abdomen with its sharp snout. The injury caused serious damage inside his body, including to his intestines, as his family claims.
Akshay was rushed to KRIMS Hospital in Karwar right away. Doctors treated him there for two days, stitching up his wounds before sending him home. But the pain did not stop, so he stayed at the hospital. Sadly, he passed away around 5 AM today, despite all efforts to save him.
Akshay’s family is very angry. They say the hospital staff did not care enough, and that is why he died. Relatives have now gathered outside the hospital, asking for a full explanation.
This heartbreaking event has upset the entire local fishing community. It shows the hidden risks that fishermen face every day at sea.
