VASCO
Eleven fishermen were rescued by Drishti lifesavers in two different incidents on Thursday, after one boat capsized and another boat was struck by rough waves off Baina and Velcao.
In one incident, a fishing boat capsized off the coast of Baina at about 4.30 pm, throwing all 10 fishermen overboard.
While others started swimming towards the shore, two males got caught into the current and were being swept into the sea.
Drishti lifesavers present at the beach spotted the incident and rushed into the water towards the group of fishermen. Five lifesavers rushed in with rescue tubes and jet skis.
They moved towards the duo who were struggling to stay afloat and secured them to a rescue tube. The other lifesavers assisted the fishermen who were swimming back to shore. All 10 fishermen were assisted back to shore safely.
In a second rescue at Velsao beach, a fishing boat’s engine shut off and refused to start. The boat was stranded about 150 metres out at sea.
Due to the high waves, it began to rock vigorously while drifting towards the shore. One crew member jumped into the water in panic, but was safely rescued by lifesavers with the help of a jetski.
This is the third incident this month where lifesavers have gone to the aid of fishermen involved in fishing boat related incidents.
Goa’s annual fishing ban ended on July 31 and the fishing season commenced in the State from August 1.
