India, June 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
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 June 29, 2026. ICG Ship Sachet intercepted a VHF RT distress call at about 1600 hrs from a fishing boat located about 33 nautical miles off the 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 diverted the ship to render assistance, effecting a rendezvous with the distressed.
Despite extreme weather conditions, including rough seas, strong winds, p...