Karachi: The Pakis
tan Navy has
rescued 18 fishermen from a sinking fishing boat n
ear Ormara Coast, said a statement issued on Sunday. The fishing vessel ‘Al-Rehman’, which had sailed from Karachi on December 25 with 18 fishermen onboard lost propulsion as both of its engin
es became defective, read the statement. On receipt of distress message at Jinnah Naval Base Ormara from the boat that it was heavily flooded and would sink with 18 persons onboard if not
rescued swiftly, a Pakis
tan Navy
rescue team was promptly dispatched, said the Pakis
tan Navy release. The navy team reportedly faced heavy swells, strong chilly winds and extremely poor visibility throughout the operation. The commander of Jinnah Naval Base, Ormara, is said to have personally overseen the execution of the search and
rescue operation onboard the
rescue craft. After nearly three-hour of teamwork, all 18 fishermen were
rescued from the sinking boat, said the navy spokesper
son. “The
rescued fishermen were severely dehydrated from the ordeal. They were brought to the Jinnah Naval Base at Ormara and given medical care and much needed nourishment,” it concluded.
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