Fisherman in distress off Mullaitivu rescued safely

A 47-year-old fisherman from Mannar who got into difficulty while fishing in the Mullaitivu sea area has been rescued safely and brought ashore.

He was first rescued by another Sri Lankan fishing boat. Once the information was received, a Sri Lanka Navy vessel was immediately sent to the area, about 240 nautical miles from the port of Trincomalee.

The fisherman was taken aboard and given first aid, and his condition was continuously monitored. He arrived at Trincomalee port yesterday (8th) and has been admitted to the Trincomalee naval hospital for further treatment.

The Navy and the Coast Guard are continuously engaged in rescuing fishermen who get into distress in the seas around Sri Lanka. Such operations, sending rescue vessels over long distances, greatly help the safety of the fishing community.

The fisherman's life was saved by the swift action of the naval personnel involved in the rescue. Hospital sources have not yet released further details about his current condition. He had been in distress at sea for a long time before first aid was given aboard the rescue vessel and the journey to Trincomalee began.