COAST GUARD LAUNCHES SEARCH OPERATION TO RESCUE FISHERMAN

On the request by the state administration regarding the missing of a 30-year-old fisherman named Sri Shihab off Urupunya Kavu Beach on 12 July, the Indian Coast Guard initiated the search and rescue operation.

The detailed report indicated that three fishermen onboard IFB Badhar ventured out at sea on 12 July morning and in the afternoon their boat capsized due to inclement weather. Two of the missing fishermen were rescued by local fishermen. However, one person was still missing.

Immediately, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Arnvesh on routine deployment was diverted to initiate the search and rescue operation.

The ICG Ship reached Datum at 4 p.m. on 12 July and carried out an extensive search. Additionally, coast guard helicopter CG 856 was launched to augment the aerial search.

On 13 July morning, ICG Helicopter was launched with the first light to augment the SAR operation. In addition to ICGS Arnvesh Coast Guard, Interceptor Boat C-144 was deployed in the area to maximise the surface SAR efforts. All out efforts are being made in the search of missing fisherman Shihab, said Coast Guard.