Swift Rescue in Badi Gandak: Four Fishermen Saved

Four fishermen were rescued after their boat capsized in the Badi Gandak river due to sudden strong currents. The State Disaster Response Fund carried out the operation within 40 minutes. The rescued fishermen were given medical checkups and later sent home.

In a dramatic rescue operation, four fishermen were saved after their boat capsized in the Badi Gandak river, officials disclosed on Thursday. The incident occurred when the water levels rose suddenly.

The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) conducted the operation on Wednesday and successfully rescued the stranded individuals within 40 minutes. At 8 PM, Kushinagar District Magistrate Umesh Mishra reported that strong currents had caused the boat to capsize near Punihava Bridge, leaving four people stranded.

The SDRF team initially faced challenges due to poor lighting, but arrangements were swiftly made to facilitate the operation, Additional DM Vaibhav Mishra stated. After the rescue, the fishermen were medically examined and sent home with a clean bill of health. The quick and effective response by the district administration was lauded by the villagers.