The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued nine fishermen alive after their fishing boat drifted in the deep sea near Saint Martin due to engine failure. The incident occurred about 10 nautical miles from the island, and the rescue was carried out by the Coast Guard ship Joy Bangla following an emergency alert through the 16111 hotline. The operation was confirmed by Coast Guard media officer Lieutenant Commander Siamandul Haque.
According to the Coast Guard, the fishing boat’s engine malfunctioned on Monday, leaving it stranded in the deep sea. Upon receiving the distress information, a special rescue operation was immediately launched. All nine fishermen were rescued alive along with their boat.
After the rescue, the fishermen were provided with food and primary medical care before being handed over to their boat owner. The Coast Guard emphasized the prompt response and coordination that ensured the safe recovery of the crew.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, (টেকনাফ) কক্সবাজার প্রকাশ : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ৫১আপডেট : ১৮ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১১: ৫১ উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, (টেকনাফ) কক্সবাজার সেন্টমার্টিন গভীর সমুদ্র এলাকায় ইঞ্জিন বিকল হয়ে ভাসতে থাকা বোটসহ ৯ জেলেকে জীবিত উদ্ধার করেছে কোস্ট গার্ড
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