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 Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, south of the island about 43 nautical miles (79km) off Galle. Upon being brought ashore, he was transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for medical attention today (06 Feb 25).