Injured sailor back home
Mohammed Rasooldeen in Riyadh
Sri Lankan sailor, who was rescued by Saudi Border Guards in Jazan,
southern port city in Saudi Arabia arrived Sri Lanka, Monday after
having a minor surgery at a hospital in Saudi Arabia.
On receiving a SOS from the captain of a ship enroot to Malaysia from
Spain, Saudi Border Guards rescued Janaka Susanth Balasuriya (40) who
was injured while carrying out his duty as a plumber in the liner.
Border Guard Director Maj Gen Zameem Al-Sawat said the rescue operation
took place Friday.
Prompt measures were taken to provide the sailor with medical care in
accordance with international regulations, according to the Commander. |