{
  "id": 1729156,
  "title": "Coast Guard Rescues 9 Fishermen After Boat Sinks Off Daman; 3 Injured - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/coast-guard-rescues-9-fishermen-after-boat-sinks-off-daman-3-injured",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:29:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/coast-guard-rescues-9-fishermen-after-boat-sinks-off-daman-3-injured-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 18, the Indian Coast Guard rescued nine fishermen after their boat sank off the Daman coast, putting their lives in danger. The Coast Guard Air Station Daman received a distress call and swiftly dispatched a Chetak helicopter to the location of the distressed boat. The helicopter arrived promptly and began the rescue operation, successfully evacuating all nine fishermen to safety.\n\nUpon reaching the scene, the Chetak helicopter crew found that three of the fishermen had suffered minor injuries. These injured fishermen were transported to the Indian Coast Guard Air Station in Daman, where they received immediate first aid. They were then transferred to a government hospital for further medical attention, though their injuries were described as minor.\n\nThe Coast Guard emphasized that their prompt and coordinated response played a crucial role in averting what could have been a serious maritime accident. The operation highlighted the force's ongoing commitment to responding to emergencies at sea and protecting the lives of fishermen and other mariners.",
  "summary": "The Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday rescued nine fishermen after their fishing boat was reported to be sinking off the Daman coast, posing an imminent threat to their lives. Following receipt of a distress call on August 18, the Indian Coast Guard Air Station Daman immediately launched a Chetak helicopter to the reported location of the distressed fishing boat. The helicopter reached the site…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}