Marine Enforcement squad rescues stranded fishermen off Koyilandy coast
The Marine Enforcement squad successfully rescued 23 fishermen off the Koyilandy coast after their boat suffered engine failure. All crew members were brought safely to the harbour and confirmed to be in good health.
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This report underscores the effectiveness of local emergency response systems in ensuring maritime safety for the fishing community.
In a successful sea rescue operation, the Marine Enforcement squad under the Fisheries department on Saturday (August 22, 2026) safely brought 23 fishermen to shore after their fishing boat was stranded off the Koyilandy coast following engine failure.
The boat, named Izzath , sent out a distress signal around 10:25 a.m. Following instructions from the Fisheries department, a four-member rescue team led by senior civil police officer Manu Thomas immediately responded to the situation and located the stranded crew.
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