Navy brings ailing fisherman ashore for urgent treatment
A fisherman aboard a local multi-day fishing trawler, who became critically ill after falling overboard and being recovered while engaged in fishing in the eastern seas off Trincomalee, was promptly brought ashore by the Sri Lanka Navy today, 6 November 2026. The evacuation was coordinated by the Colombo Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, and he was […]
A critically ill fisherman was airlifted to land by the Sri Lanka Navy after falling overboard during a multi-day fishing expedition in the eastern seas near Trincomalee on November 6, 2026. The incident occurred while the vessel, 'Krishan Putha' (IMUL-A-0831 TLE), was about 54 nautical miles off Boulder Point. The Colombo Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre initiated the evacuation with the approval of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Fast Attack Craft P474, belonging to the Eastern Naval Command, was mobilized to bring the ailing fisherman to safety. Upon arriving at the naval vessel, immediate first aid was provided before the patient was swiftly transported to Trincomalee General Hospital, where further medical care was administered. The Sri Lanka Navy's swift response underscores its commitment to support the maritime and fishing communities within its jurisdictional waters.
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