The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman who was in distress while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler, about 200 nautical miles (370km) off Galle. The fisherman was retrieved by SLNS Vijayabahu mid sea, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 24th July 2024, he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, for medical attention.

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore an ill fisherman whose life was at risk while aboard a local multi day fishing trawler in southern waters of Sri Lanka. The fisherman was retrieved by a Merchant Vessel in the sea area, on being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo. After being brought ashore on 24th July 2024, he was rushed to the Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, for medical attention.