Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (UNI) Seven fishermen who met with an accident after their boat capsized at sea, having set out for fishing from Neendakara on the night of August 1, were rescued by the Thottappally Coastal Police.
Upon receiving an alert that the boat was sinking, the police, despite adverse weather conditions, promptly launched a rescue operation, police said.
By maintaining constant communication with the fishermen on board, the police were able to determine their exact location. Braving strong winds and rough seas, the rescue team persisted in their efforts and continued the search without retreat.
By around 7 am yesterday morning, all seven fishermen were successfully rescued and brought back to safety.
The rescued crew comprised three individuals from Tamil Nadu, three from Assam, and one from Andhra Pradesh. As the boat was almost completely submerged, it could not be recovered. The Thottappally Fisheries Station has been informed, and efforts are currently underway to retrieve the vessel.
The rescue operation was led by SI Sabu K, with the participation of ASI Najeeb S, Senior CPO Ajikumar, CPOs Marshal M, Jibin Sunny, and Aneesh Anandan, boat driver Sunil U, boat captain Abhilash, and coastal wardens Sreemon and Jaison.
