Coast Guard rescues nine stranded fishermen off Puducherry

In yet another rescue mission the Indian Coast Guard at Chennai provided succour to nine TN fishermen in distress at sea. A Chennai registered fishing boat (from Kasimedu Fishing Harbour) namely ‘Rukhmani’ Regd. No. TN-02-MM-2449with nine fishermen onboard was reported to be in distress about 100 km East of Puducherry coast in the morning of 03 Feb 21. The boat was stranded due to engine breakdown. The distress message from the stranded boat was received by Coast Guard Dornier aircraf t on patrol which vectored ICGS Anagh to the location of the stranded fishing boat to render assistance to the boat in distress. The owner of the boat was also contacted and appraised of the situation. Owing to darkness/drif t, the boat was brought to safety off Cuddalore at about 0500 h on 04Feb 21. Giving credence to the motto ‘ We Protect”.