Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard has rescued a fisherman who ran into difficulties while fishing off the coast of Mullaitivu and safely brought him to Trincomalee for medical treatment.

The 47-year-old fisherman, a resident of Mannar, had reportedly encountered difficulties while at sea.

After receiving information that the fisherman had been rescued by another Sri Lankan fishing vessel, the Coast Guard deployed its vessel, SLCGS Jayasagara, from the Port of Trincomalee to the area, located approximately 240 nautical miles from the port.

The fisherman was taken aboard the Coast Guard vessel yesterday (07), following which the crew provided him with initial medical assistance and closely monitored his condition throughout ...