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Seven Andhra fishermen rescued after three weeks adrift at sea
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 04:34 PM
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Seven fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were rescued after spending more than three weeks stranded at sea, authorities said.
The Indian Coast Guard, in coordination with the Andhra Pradesh fisheries department, rescued seven fishermen who had been adrift for over three weeks. The crew was located on [date] using a combination of satellite tracking and aerial surveillance, and were brought aboard a rescue vessel near the coast of Andhra Pradesh.
The men, all from the same fishing community, had set out on a routine trawling expedition when their boat suffered a mechanical failure, leaving them without propulsion or communication equipment. They survived on limited provisions and rainwater until the rescue operation reached them.
Officials praised the swift response of the rescue teams and highlighted the importance of regular safety drills for fishing vessels. The rescued fishermen are expected to receive medical check‑ups before being reunited with their families in their home villages.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms in the state's fishing fleet, with the state government pledging to review existing guidelines.
The Coast Guard continues to monitor the area for any further distress calls, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding maritime workers.
The men, all from the same fishing community, had set out on a routine trawling expedition when their boat suffered a mechanical failure, leaving them without propulsion or communication equipment. They survived on limited provisions and rainwater until the rescue operation reached them.
Officials praised the swift response of the rescue teams and highlighted the importance of regular safety drills for fishing vessels. The rescued fishermen are expected to receive medical check‑ups before being reunited with their families in their home villages.
The incident has prompted calls for stricter enforcement of safety norms in the state's fishing fleet, with the state government pledging to review existing guidelines.
The Coast Guard continues to monitor the area for any further distress calls, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding maritime workers.