Five Fishermen Among Six Rescued from Drowning by Drishti Marine Lifesavers Along Goa Coast During Weekend

Five Fishermen Among Six Rescued from Drowning by Drishti Marine Lifesavers Along Goa Coast During Weekend

– Six persons, including five fishermen, were rescued from drowning in separate incidents along the state’s coastline over the weekend, which also saw a missing child from Madhya Pradesh reunited with his family and an injured Bengaluru-based kayaker receiving assistance from Drishti Marine lifesavers.

Mandrem beach: A fishing boat was caught in rough waves with four fishermen trapped in it. Noticing their distress, Drishti Marine lifesaver Manish Narvekar immediately informed team captain Tanaji Bhagat, who launched a jetski from Mandrem tower. At the same time, lifesaver Navnath Ghatwal launched a jetski from Arambol and, with the help of colleagues Rahul Dalvi, Sakharam Bandekar and Vitorino D’Souza, rescued all four fishermen and brought them safely ashore.

Colva beach: Drishti Marine lifesaver Sahil Tikkam came to the aid of a 36-year-old fisherman from Chhattisgarh, who, along with a colleague, was swimming back to shore from their fishing boat, anchored about 200 metres offshore. One of the fishermen swam while the other used a bodyboard. The man from Chhattisgarh became exhausted after covering half the distance and called for help. Tikkam rushed to his assistance with a jetski and rescued him.

Miramar beach: Off Panaji, lifesavers Ratan Kumar and Narendra Gaude rescued a man under the influence of alcohol from rough waters. After he was brought ashore, the man was initially unresponsive, although his pulse and breathing were normal. An ambulance was summoned and the victim was handed over to medical personnel. Drishti Marine lifesaver Ratan Kumar accompanied him to hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

Baga beach: A three-year-old boy from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, who had been reported missing at Baga beach was traced and reunited with his family. Drishti Marine personnel were informed about the missing child by his father. After the lifesavers began their search, the child was spotted further away at Baga beach by lifesaver Sundar Singh. He was reunited with his family after identification procedures were completed.

Arambol beach: Drishti Marine lifesavers rushed to the aid of a 26-year-old man from Bengaluru, who dislocated his right hand while kayaking with three friends. Lifesavers provided first aid and handed him over to 108 medical personnel for treatment. He is reported to be stable.