Watch: Video shows Indian Coast Guard chopper evacuating ill Lankan fisherman from sea

The man reportedly developed a serious heart condition while his boat drifted owing to an engine failure, according to sources.

The video crossed a thousand views within a few hours.

A Sri Lankan fisherman got into a tough spot when his boat broke down, leaving him stranded in Indian waters. What made things worse was that he also developed a heart condition but thanks to the quick response of the Indian Coast Guard, he was evacuated soon.

The fisherman reportedly developed the serious ailment while his boat drifted owing to an engine failure, adding to the already dire situation. The Indian Coast Guard swung into action, dispatching a helicopter to rescue him from the troubled waters.

The incident occurred around 100 nautical miles off the Chennai coast, according to a PTI report, which added that the fishing vessel had sent out a distress alert seeking help.

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The clip was shared by @airnewsalerts on Instagram on Saturday with the caption, “@indiancoastguard_official helicopter evacuated Sri Lankan fisherman who developed heart condition after his boat drifted to Indian waters due to engine failure. @meaindia @pibchennai,” earning praise from netizens.

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The video shows the helicopter airlifting the ill fisherman and whisking him away for treatment. The post garnered a thousand views within two hours.

One user wrote, “Consistently Heroes”, while another seconded it and commented, “doing an amazing job as always!” Many lauded the Coast Guard’s dedication and skills in responding swiftly to the emergency.

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