By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha SRC PK Jena has said, 11persons in a boat coming from Vizag got struck close to Pati Sonapur beach in Ganjam of the State. They couldn’t negotiate the waves as their boat malfunctioned. He got information from district administration at 4.32pm, coordinated with Indian Coast Guard Bhubaneswar and Paradeep DIGs for air rescue.
Helicopter started flying at 4.55pm and all 11stranded persons rescued through helicopter operations by 6.15 pm . A great operation. Outstanding achievement by Indian Coast Guard, Jena said . Lightning fast response, absolute precision air rescue and so fast. Kudos to the team, he added.
“Thanks to @Ganjam_Admin@Vijaykulange Kirti Vasan , BDO, Addl Sp and entire local administration for prompt information to @SRC_Odisha for coordinating the efforts. Once again @Naveen_Odisha’s Manyata- every life is precious was what ensured the prompt action. @manojmishrasays,” SRC Jena tweeted.
DG Fire Services Santosh Upadhyay coordinated with Coast Guard authorities and they handled the operation efficiently. Upadhyay lauded efforts of DIG Coast Guard and Team Coast Guard.
