Having been alerted by an Indian fisherman who had managed to swim to Kachchatheevu Island after his trawler capsized in Indian waters, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) saved another Indian fighting for his life near the island.
The Indian vessel had capsized about eight nautical miles off Kachchatheevu Island.
SLN said: “While conducting a foot patrol on Kachchativu Island, naval personnel, from the Naval Detachment, encountered a man who had swum to the shore. After inquiring about his whereabouts, he was identified as an Indian national. He disclosed that his fishing vessel, carrying four fishermen, had capsized due to rough seas, and he was washed ashore on Kachchativu Island.
Responding swiftly, the Navy deployed its small craft, in Sri Lankan waters near Kachchativu Island, to conduct a search and rescue mission for the Indian fishermen. During the operation, the Navy successfully rescued another Indian fisherman from a potential watery grave.
The two fishermen, rescued by the Navy, are in good health, and arrangements are being made to transfer them to Indian authorities. Meanwhile, the Navy is continuing its search and rescue efforts for the remaining two Indian fishermen, despite challenging sea conditions off the coast of Kachchativu Island.
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo informed MRCC Chennai regarding the incident for onward proceedings.”
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