Dramatic Rescue at Sea: Six Saved After Boat Capsizes

Six fishermen were rescued after their boat, St Xavier, capsized off Puthuvypeen. A rescue mission was quickly executed, saving all persons onboard. One fisherman, Renjan, was injured and hospitalized. The cause of the incident remains unknown, but efforts to salvage the boat and investigations are underway.

Six people were rescued from a capsized fishing boat near Puthuvypeen on Saturday morning, according to coastal police. The vessel, St Xavier, overturned shortly after departing at 5 am.

A prompt rescue operation ensured all crew members were saved. One fisherman, Renjan from Neerkunnam, suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

The cause of the capsize is currently undetermined, but an operation to recover the boat will be initiated. Police are set to record statements from the rescued crew as part of their ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)