Coast Guard evacuates five fishermen from sinking boat off Porbandar coast

In response to the distress call, ICG Ship C-16 was promptly dispatched from Porbandar.

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The Indian Coast Guard swiftly responded to an SOS call yesterday, rescuing five fishermen from the sinking fishing boat Premsagar.

The mid-sea rescue operation took place approximately 50 kilometres from Gujarat's Porbandar, news agency ANI reported.

In response to the distress call, ICG Ship C-16 was promptly dispatched from Porbandar. Medical assistance was extended to the rescued fishermen, who were subsequently entrusted to the care of the Fisheries Association by the Coast Guard.

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