Chennai: On Wednesday, a 41-year-old fisherman was rescued by the Coast Guard after he accidentally fell into the sea. Around 7.30 am Wednesday, Devrajan, a crew member of an Indian fishing boat RR, was rescued by Coast Guard vessel Vaibhav.
A release issued by the CG said they received a call for help from the fishing boat which was about 60 km southeast of Pamban Light at about 11.30 pm Tuesday.
Vaibhav on patrol in the Gulf of Mannar immediately commenced search operations. Devrajan, 41, who had been in the water for nearly 8 hours, was rescued and first aid was given by a medical team on board Vaibhav.
The fisherman’s condition is said to be stable and he was handed over to fisheries officials at Taruvaikkulam near Thoothukudi.