The Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force have launched search operations to locate a fishing boat carrying four fishermen that went missing after departing from the Kudawella area in Matara.
According to the Navy, the vessel left for fishing activities on October 21. The fishermen last communicated with the boat’s owner on October 23.
However, contact with the vessel was subsequently lost, prompting its owner to lodge a complaint with the authorities.
Following the complaint, the Navy launched search operations with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Air Force to locate the missing vessel and its crew.
Meanwhile, search operations are also continuing to locate another fishing boat carrying three fishermen that went missing after departing for fishing activities from the Pudumathalan area in Mullaitivu.
The Navy stated that efforts to locate the second vessel and its crew are still underway.
