Indian Coast Guard's Daring Rescue Operation in Bay of Bengal

The Indian Coast Guard successfully rescued 11 crew members of the merchant vessel MV ITT Puma after it sank 90 nautical miles south of Sagar Island in the Bay of Bengal. The rescue operation was initiated on August 25 and involved coordinated efforts between ships and an aircraft.

The Indian Coast Guard executed a daring rescue operation, saving 11 crew members from the sunken MV ITT Puma, approximately 90 nautical miles south of Sagar Island in the Bay of Bengal.

The operation, initiated after a distress signal was received late on the evening of August 25, saw prompt mobilization of two ICG vessels and a Dornier aircraft from the Coast Guard's North East regional headquarters in Kolkata.

Using advanced night-capable sensors, the aircraft located life rafts and sighted red flares from the distressed crew. Guided by the aircraft, ICG ships Sarang and Amogh coordinated a challenging sea-air rescue in adverse weather conditions, ensuring the survivors' safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)