July 30, 2010 01:50 am | Updated 01:50 am IST - CHENNAI:
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a Sri Lankan fishing boat with five crew members from the high seas on Thursday.
According to a release, the Lankan fishing boat had reported engine failure and was drifting in Indian waters since July 25.
The distress message was passed to ICG's Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Chennai by the Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner in Chennai.
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