The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in bringing an injured fisherman ashore for urgent medical treatment on 08 May.

The fisherman was aboard a multi-day fishing trawler about 81 nautical miles off the southern coast when he suffered an injury during fishing operations.

The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue operation with merchant vessel ‘MT MAUI’ and the Southern Naval Command.

Naval personnel provided first aid before transporting the fisherman to Galle Harbour and admitting him to the National Hospital, Galle for treatment.