In Lakshadweep, a fishing boat carrying several persons including women and children which went missing near Suheli Island, was rescued by an Indian Coast Guard vessel yesterday.
The boat had gone from Kavarathi to Suheli island on a pilgrimage. Following a distress call from the Lakshadweep Administration, the Coast Guard launched a search and rescue operation and located the boat via the Coastal Surveillance System.
All the 54 persons on board the distressed vessel were rescued, including 22 women, 23 children, 9 men and three crew members. They were taken to Kavaratti.
