Bhatkal: A Fishermen was killed, while fishing near Mavinkurve Port, on Thursday noon.

The deceased has been identified as Manjunath Bhat (55), a resident of Kelaginmane, in Kaykini, in Murdeshwar.

Sources said, though the other fishermen tired to rescue Manjunath, their efforts went in vain. A case has been registered at Murdeshwar Police station.

The deceased is survived by wife and three children.