New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Saturday said that it has rescued three fishermen stranded in a marooned Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Badhriya in the Cyclone Tauktae ravaged sea off Kannur.
In a swift and daring operation on the night of May 14, the ICG ship Vikram rescued Indian Fishing Boat Badhriya which had left Talessary Harbour on May 9.
The fishermen were provided medical emergency treatment onboard the ICG ship. ICG regional headquarters in Kerala and Mahe coordinated the search and rescue operation in the state wherein District Commander DIG Sanatan Jena said despite very rough sea conditions, ICG ships were out at sea rescuing the fishermen trapped in rough sea and wind conditions, the ICG said in a statement.
Cyclone Tauktae, which left its impact off Kerala Coast, has been now slowly and steadily moving up in northern direction. ICG ships were continuously patrolling the high seas shepherding the boats to safe waters and towards land. The ICG is continuously warning all fishermen about the deteriorating weather condition and impending cyclonic weather through Radar Stations and ICG aircraft patrolling the areas.
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