3 fishermen stranded in sea with sinking boat rescued

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Press Trust of India Pudukottai (TN)
Last Updated : Aug 21 2015 | 12:28 AM IST
Three fishermen, battling for life atop their sinking boat in midsea, were rescued and brought ashore here today.
The three fishermen, in 40-50 age group, had put out to sea in their boat along with fellow fishermen onboard 184 boats from Jegathapattinam in the district yesterday.
As the fishermen started returning today, the three were seen struggling in mid-sea, a Fisheries department official said.
The other fishermen came to their rescue and brought them ashore in their boats.
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First Published: Aug 21 2015 | 12:28 AM IST