SL fishermen rescued in Myanmar

With the diplomatic intervention and coordination of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar and the Myanmar Navy, six Sri Lankan fishermen were rescued near the sea of akkhine State near Ngapali beach, yesterday at 11.30 a.m.. They will be taken to the Tabyuchaik Base Camp by the Myanmar Navy.

One member of the group was reported as unwell and was scheduled to be taken to the Rakkhine State hospital.

The 40-feet-long fishing boat, painted green and yellow bearing registration number IMUL-A-0411 - KLT, had left for fishing from Beruwala with six fishermen on board.

It had developed engine trouble in mid-sea and consequently had started to drift since July 18, after departing from Beruwala.

Myanmar Navy, upon the request of the Embassy of Sri Lanka dispatched a fast rescue mission towards 60 miles from the Rakkhine State in western Myanmar.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka will be taking necessary action with the Myanmar Navy to dispatch the rescued fishermen and the boat safely to Sri Lanka in coordination with the Department of Aquatic Resources of Sri Lanka.