Coast Guard, Karnataka, on Wednesday said the force was actively involved in relief and rescue operations during Tuesday’s downpour in the coastal region even as they ensured safe beaching of 33 fishermen of a Tamil Nadu fishing boat off Karwar coast.
A release here said the weather conditions were rough in Arabian Sea accompanied by squalls and heavy rain. Coast Guard Karnataka coordinated safe beaching of 33 fishermen, including 10 crew of a Tamil Nadu fishing boat, which was guided to safely enter New Mangalore Port.
Continuous search is on for the two missing fishermen of fishing boat Angel-1 off Karwar coast. Besides two ships, a Dornier aircraft has been pressed into service. The defect rectification of another fishing boat Angel-2 was completed and the boat has been making headway towards Malpe harbour with four fishermen. Coast Guard ship C-420 provided fresh water, provisions and first aid to the boat.
Coast Guard Karnataka team has also been helping the coastal populace in draining away the flooded waters. Ration, provisions and first-aid is being continuously provided to the needy. The Coast Guard team visited Kottara Chowki, Gurudwara, Maladi Estate, Kodikal and Kuloor. Deputy Inspector-General S.S. Dasila, Commander Coast Guard Karnataka, has himself been monitoring the situation from the Operations Room. He said: “Every life is precious. Our teams will leave no stone unturned for ensuring the safety and security at sea and on land. We are in total sync with State and district sdministration of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Coast Guard Station Karwar.”
