Dramatic Rescue at Sea: 13 Students Saved

A fishing trawler carrying 13 students from the National Institute of Oceanography ran aground on a sandbar near Goa's Miramar beach. A rescue operation was swiftly conducted using a Seahorse platform and other equipment, ensuring all students were evacuated safely and promptly.

Thirteen students from the National Institute of Oceanography found themselves in a precarious situation when their fishing trawler ran aground on a sandbar near Goa's Miramar beach.

A swift response was executed by Drishti Marine, utilizing a newly deployed Seahorse platform specifically designed for quick emergency responses. This incident unfolded early on Tuesday, a spokesperson reported.

To ensure the safe evacuation of all occupants, a Rigid Inflatable Boat and a jet ski were deployed after initial attempts to tow the stranded vessel failed. Fortunately, all students were rescued without injury.

(With inputs from agencies.)