Indian Coast Guard Rescues 9 Fishermen From Sinking Boat After Technical Fault off Daman Coast
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The Indian Coast Guard rescued nine fishermen after their boat developed a technical fault and began sinking off the Gujarat coast, averting a major accident at sea.
Chetak Helicopter Rushed To Rescue Site
The fishermen were aboard the fishing boat Jai Mala, which had sailed from Dholai Port in Navsari for fishing.
The Daman Coast Guard Air Station received an emergency alert on Tuesday that the vessel was sinking and nine fishermen were trapped on board.
A Chetak helicopter was immediately deployed to the location. The Coast Guard team reached the distressed boat and airlifted all nine fishermen to safety.
Three Fishermen Suffer Minor Injuries
Three of the rescued fishermen sustained minor injuries during the incident.
After being brought to the Daman Air Station, they were given first aid before being shifted to a government hospital for further treatment.
The injured fishermen were identified as residents of Krishnapur village.
Quick Response Averts Major Accident
The rapid response by the Coast Guard helped prevent a potentially serious tragedy at sea.
The operation also underlined the importance of timely distress alerts and coordinated rescue efforts in protecting fishermen operating along Gujarat's coastline.
