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Coast Guard rescues 9 fishermen from sinking Arabian Sea boat
Some fishermen went out to sea in their boat.
Suddenly, their boat started to sink.
That is very dangerous because the sea is wide and deep, far away from land.
The fishermen sent a call for help.
The Indian Coast Guard, which is like the security force of the sea, heard the call.
They sent a helicopter to find the sinking boat.
The helicopter brought all nine fishermen to safety.
Three fishermen had small injuries and were given first aid at the Coast Guard station.
They were then taken to a government hospital for more care.
Thanks to the quick rescue, everyone was safe.
Indian Coast Guard personnel from Daman rescued nine fishermen from a boat reported to be sinking in the Arabian Sea.
The rescue was launched after a distress call was received by the ICG Air Station Daman (ICGAS).
A Chetak helicopter was dispatched to the boat's reported position and safely rescued all nine fishermen.
Three fishermen sustained minor injuries and received first aid at ICGAS Daman.
The injured fishermen were later shifted to a Government Hospital for further medical treatment.
- Who
- Indian Coast Guard personnel from the ICG Air Station Daman and nine fishermen on an Indian fishing boat.
- What
- Nine fishermen were rescued from a sinking fishing boat, with three of them injured.
- Where
- In the Arabian Sea, near Daman, India.
- When
- Tuesday, August 18.
- Why
- The boat was reported to be sinking, posing an imminent threat to the lives of all nine fishermen.
Key facts
- Number rescued
- 9 fishermen
- Rescue agency
- Indian Coast Guard, ICG Air Station Daman (ICGAS)
- Aircraft used
- Chetak helicopter
- Location
- Arabian Sea, off Daman, India
- Injured
- 3 fishermen with minor injuries
- Medical response
- First aid at ICGAS Daman, then shifted to a Government Hospital
- Date of report
- August 18
- News agency
- PTI
Quotes
Indian Coast Guard Air Station Daman
Official statement from the ICG Air Station Daman
“During the rescue operation, it was observed that three fishermen had sustained minor injuries. The injured fishermen were brought to the ICGAS Daman, where they received first aid. Subsequently, they were shifted to a Government Hospital for further medical treatment.”
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“The Indian Coast Guard Air Station Daman swiftly responded to a distress call regarding an Indian fishing boat carrying nine fishermen. The boat was reported to be sinking, posing an imminent threat to the lives of all nine fishermen.”
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