New Delhi, June 30 -- The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued six fishermen from the distressed Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Manju Matha in a challenging Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operation off the coast of Mangaluru on Monday evening, demonstrating exceptional courage, professionalism, and operational readiness.

According to a statement issued by the Indian Coast Guard, at approximately 1600 hrs, Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet intercepted a VHF RT distress call from a fishing boat located about 33 nautical miles off Suratkal coast, reporting severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, placing the lives of all six crew members at imminent risk.

Responding without delay, ICG immediately diverted the ship to rende...