Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen off Mamallapuram

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  The Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen from a damaged fishing boat off the Mamallapuram coast.

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  The boat was about 15 km northeast of Mamallapuram and had sustained critical hull damage.

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  Flooding in the machinery compartment threatened the lives of all six crew members.

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  The fishermen received first aid aboard the Coast Guard vessel and were taken safely to Chennai harbour on Tuesday.

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  They were reported to be stable and in healthy condition.

Who

The Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen.

What

The fishermen were rescued from a fishing boat with critical hull damage and flooding in its machinery compartment.

When

The rescue operation took place on Monday night after a distress call around 10 p.m. The fishermen reached Chennai harbour on Tuesday.

Where

Off the Mamallapuram coast, about 15 km northeast of Mamallapuram.

Why

The boat had sustained critical hull damage and was taking on water, posing a threat to the crew.

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