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Coast Guard Rescues Bangladeshi Sailor from Jaws of Death in Raging Seas.
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News18•24-09-2026, 16:15
Coast Guard Rescues Bangladeshi Sailor from Jaws of Death in Raging Seas.
- •The Indian Coast Guard rescued a Bangladeshi sailor from rough seas and darkness in a challenging night operation.
- •A 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member on MV Amris sustained severe head and spinal injuries after a fall.
- •Despite bad weather, Coast Guard ship Rajdoot safely evacuated the injured sailor and brought him to Diglipur port.
- •The Indian Navy assisted in airlifting the injured to Sri Vijayapuram, where he was admitted to GB Pant Hospital.
- •The operation showcased excellent coordination between the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy, saving a life amidst difficult conditions.
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Following a distress alert near Diglipur, the Indian Coast Guard deployed the ship Rajdoot to safely transfer the injured sailor amidst rough seas, after which he was airlifted by a Navy aircraft to Sri Vijayapuram for treatment at GB Pant Hospital.
The 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member on board MV Amris suffered severe head and spinal injuries after falling on the ship.
The successful rescue and medical evacuation operation was carried out through close coordination between the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy.
