Navy Brings Injured Fisherman Ashore For Urgent Treatment

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an injured fisherman and transfer him to the General Hospital, Trincomalee, for urgent medical attention today (06 Feb 25).

Reportedly, the fisherman with hand injuries was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the east coast of Trincomalee and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the injured fisherman with the assistance of a Bulk Carrier.

The developments prompted the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to alert the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo at Navy Headquarters, seeking immediate assistance. 

Accordingly, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo directed the Bulk Carrier MV SSI Surprise to assist the injured fisherman at sea and bring him ashore. Responding swiftly, the vessel retrieved the fisherman, provided first aid and proceeded towards the Offshore Patrol Limits of Trincomalee.

Meanwhile, a Fast Attack Craft of the Navy was deployed this morning (06 Feb) to transfer the patient from the Bulk Carrier to shore. Upon arrival at Trincomalee Harbour, the fisherman was rushed to the General Hospital, Trincomalee, for urgent treatment.