Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Four Sri Lankan fishermen missing at sea for 10 days following severe weather conditions caused by Cyclone "Arnab" have been rescued unharmed in deep waters yesterday, the Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry announced.Manage Fish Farms
The fishing vessel "IMUL-A-0022 TLE" and its four-member crew were located 200 nautical miles off the coast of Pottuvil following an intensive multi-agency search and rescue operation.
The crew, identified as W.P. Priyantha, P.B. Nimalsiri, L.Y.Naushka and boat owner K.H. Savindu, had departed Kudawella Fishing Harbour on October 21 for a scheduled four-day fishing expedition. However, all contact with the vessel was lost after it encountered gale-force winds and violent sea...