In a swift operation, the Indian Coast Guard rescued an injured fisherman from the fishing vessel ‘Guru Krupa’ in the Arabian Sea. The Coast Guard’s ship C-149, stationed at Veraval, responded to a distress call from the vessel operating off the Gujarat coast. The injured fisherman was safely evacuated after being located by the Coast Guard crew.
Upon reaching the Coast Guard jetty, the man received first aid and was stabilized by the station’s medical officer before being transferred to a local government hospital for further treatment. Officials emphasized the importance of the timely response in ensuring the fisherman received urgent medical intervention. The Indian Coast Guard remains dedicated to safeguarding lives at sea as per their operational protocols and motto.
This rescue operation underscores the continuous vigilance of the Indian Coast Guard along the western seaboard, particularly in the active fishing zones off Gujarat. Last year, the Coast Guard successfully conducted dual medical evacuations off the Gujarat coast, rescuing two severely injured fishermen from separate vessels offshore near Porbandar and Pipavav. The injured individuals were safely brought ashore for treatment after prompt deployment of Coast Guard ships.
In a previous incident in May 2024, the Indian Coast Guard swiftly responded to a distress alert from the Veraval Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre, evacuating a fisherman with a serious head injury from a vessel located 130 km off the coast. The injured crew member was transferred to medical care in Veraval by the ICGS C-153. These recent operations reaffirm the Indian Coast Guard’s pivotal role in ensuring maritime safety and its preparedness to handle emergencies at sea, demonstrating their commitment to protecting fishermen and mariners in distress.
