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Navy recovers bodies of three fishermen
View(s):The Sri Lanka Navy recovered bodies of three fishermen who were among a group of fishermen missing after their boats capsized off Koggala.
Earlier one fisherman was rescued, while the search operation for the others were continuing on Saturday evening.
A fishing trawler carrying five fishermen capsized off the southern coast of Koggala, while another empty dinghy boat washed ashore on Aluthgama beach Saturday morning, prompting an immediate rescue operation coordinated by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Air Force (SLAF).
The Navy deployed a Fast Attack Craft where they were able to rescue one fisherman and send him for medical treatment.
The Navy and Air Force are assisting in the search and recovery efforts. (Pix SLN and SLAF)
Three (bodies were recovered from the capsized trawler. Efforts are ongoing to locate the remaining crew members of both trawler and dinghy.
Simultaneously, the SLAF initiated aerial reconnaissance using a Y-12 aircraft, which is actively surveying the area to aid in locating the missing fishermen. A Bell 412 helicopter has also been placed on standby at the Koggala Air Base, ready for immediate deployment if further aerial intervention is required.
Authorities urged coastal communities and fellow seafarers to remain alert and report any sightings that may assist in the ongoing search.
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