The Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessel SLCGS Jayesagara has successfully rescued a fisherman who encountered distress while engaged in fishing activities off the coast of Mullaitivu and safely transported him to Trincomalee.
The 47-year-old fisherman, a resident of Mannar, had reportedly encountered difficulties while engaged in fishing at sea.
Following information received that the fisherman had been rescued by another Sri Lankan fishing vessel, SLCGS Jayesagara was promptly dispatched from the Port of Trincomalee to the sea area, located approximately 240 nautical miles from the port.
The fisherman was taken aboard the Coast Guard vessel yesterday (07).
Following his transfer to the vessel, the crew provided him with initial medical assistance and continuously monitored his health throughout the journey to Trincomalee.
The vessel arrived at the Port of Trincomalee today (08), where the fisherman was brought ashore and subsequently handed over to the Trincomalee Naval Hospital for further medical treatment.
