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CG hovercraft develops snag, gets stuck off Rameswaram

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Press Trust of India Rameswaram(TN)
A Coast Guard Hovercraft, with 12 people on board, developed a technical snag and got stuck at nearby Olaikuda area, Marine police said today.

The propeller on the right side of the hovercraft malfunctioned during a routine patrol, causing it to get stuck on a rock at 'Devil's point,' they said.

However, no one was injured, Marine police said adding coast guard officials are working to rectify the defect.

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First Published: Apr 26 2017 | 12:13 PM IST

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