Naval crew rescues man in Kochi

A 33-year-old Nepal national, Tanka Bahadur Bhujel, who fell into the waters of the Ernakulam channel from the Vikrant-Venduruthy bridge was rescued by the crew of a naval fast interceptor craft which was patrolling the area on Thursday evening.

Bhujel was given first aid, and the incident was reported to the local police, a defence communication said.