SRI LANKA COAST GUARD RESCUES FISHERMAN IN DISTRESS AT SEA

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard Ship (SLCGS) Jayesagara successfully rescued a 47-year-old fisherman who had been reported in distress at sea while engaged in fishing activities aboard a fishing dinghy on 26^th November 2026. The fisherman, a resident of Mannar, had departed from Mullaitivu for fishing activities.

Following the incident, the distressed fisherman was initially rescued by another Sri Lankan fishing vessel. Upon receiving information about the incident, SLCGS Jayesagara, which was at Trincomalee Harbour, promptly proceeded to the designated location, approximately 240 nautical miles (444 km) away, and took over the rescued fisherman from the fishing vessel at 0550 hrs on 07 November.

Upon taking him aboard, the crew of SLCGS Jayesagara provided the necessary medical assistance and continuously monitored his condition throughout the voyage. The Coast Guard ship subsequently arrived at Trincomalee today (08^th November 2026), where the fisherman was safely brought ashore and transferred to the Naval Hospital, Trincomalee, for further medical treatment.

This rescue operation reflects the Sri Lanka Coast Guard's continued commitment to safeguarding lives at sea and providing timely assistance to fishermen and other mariners in distress.