999 Call: Coast Guard Rescues 17 Stranded Fishermen from Bay

Coast Guard members rescued 17 fishermen who were floating in the Bay of Bengal after the engine of the trawler broke down. They were rescued alive from Kutubdia channel in Cox's Bazar.

This information was confirmed by Lt. Commander Khandaker Munif Taqi, media officer of the Coast Guard Headquarters today, Sunday (August 28) at noon.

He said that on August 24, a fishing trawler called 'FB Ma-Babar Doa-2' went into the sea from Bhola Tajumuddin. At one point the engine broke down and the trawler floated uncontrollably in the sea.

Later on Saturday (August 27) around noon, the trawler floated and came under the mobile network. The fishermen then called the National Helpline 999 and informed the Coast Guard East Zone.

Later they were rescued alive at 4:30 pm under the leadership of Coast Guard Qutubdia Commander Lt. Commander Aminul Sajjad.

After first aid and provision of food, the trawler with the fishermen was handed over to its owner.