Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A fishing boat from Kudawella and its four crew members, who went missing after losing communication while at sea due to Cyclone Arnab, have been found safe.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources said the boat was located in deep waters, around 200 nautical miles off the coast of Pothuvil.

The boat left the Kudawella Fisheries Harbour on October 21 for a four-day fishing trip.

The four fishermen on board were identified as W. P. Priyantha, P. B. Nimalsiri, L. Y. Naushka and K. H. Savindu, who is also the owner of the boat.

Following strong winds and rough sea conditions caused by Cyclone Arnab, all communication links between the boat and the shore were reportedly lost.

After receiving informatio...