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15 fishermen rescued off Kerala coast after boat capsizes

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Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Fifteen fishermen who had put out to sea from nearby Puthenthoppu were rescued after their country craft capsized about 20 km off the hamlet today, police said.

Fishermen in other boats and coastal police helped in rescuing them, they said.

At least four fishermen suffered minor injuries and were given first aid at a hospital, police said.

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First Published: Aug 28 2016 | 6:22 PM IST

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