Coast Guard rescues 19 fishermen

Staff Correspondent

Bangladesh Coast Guard has rescued 19 fishermen as their fishing boat got stranded due to engine failure in the Bay of Bengal. On Saturday at around 11.30 am 19 fishermen were rescued alive by the law enforcers from a fishing boat named FB Sajib-1.

According to a press release, on April 23, the fishermen started their journey from the Monpura area in Bhoka district to catch fish in the sea.

At one stage, the engine broke down and the trawler floated uncontrollably. Unfortunately, the trawler lost its functioning capacity due to the engine problem and it entered into the deep sea.

On April 28, 2023, when the damaged fishing trawler came under mobile network, the fishermen informed the administration for rescue assistance, but the fishermen failed to ensure their location.

Riding on Coast Guard Ship Mansoor Ali, Coast Guard Station Cox’s Bazar members started their rescue operation led by Captain Zubair Shaheen.

The Coast Guard Members rescued the fishermen from 22.5 nautical miles’ distance from the Cox’s Bazar sea area.

The rescued fishermen were also brought to BCG station Cox’s Bazar. There they were given food and first aid. Later, the rescued fishermen were handed over to their families and the fishing boat to the owners.