Indian Coast Guard rescues fisherman who fell ill while fishing mid-sea off Mangaluru coast
Mangaluru: In a sea rescue operation, a fisherman named Vasanth was saved by the Indian Coast Guard after falling seriously ill while fishing 36 nautical miles offshore. Vasanth was admitted to a private hospital in Mangalore for medical treatment following the Coast Guard's response.
This incident took place when the fisherman, identified as Vasanth, fell ill aboard a fishing boat named Baby Mary 4. Vasanth, embarked on a fishing expedition on Tuesday, but by 3:20 in the afternoon, he began experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulties, necessitating urgent medical attention.
Recognizing the severity of the situation, those onboard the fishing boat contacted the Indian Coast Guard for immediate assistance. The distress call from another fishing boat in the vicinity, named Sultania, conveyed information about Vasanth's deteriorating health condition.
Upon receiving the information, the district headquarters of the Coast Guard sprang into action. They organized a rescue mission to come to Vasanth's aid. Coast Guard personnel, operating from their interceptor boat C-446, which was patrolling the sea, reached Vasanth's fishing boat.
Upon arrival, Coast Guard personnel administered first aid to Vasanth. To ensure his prompt medical attention and recovery, emergency medical services were coordinated by the Marine Rescue Sub Center (MRSC) at the local jetty. The effort involved the participation of the Mangalore Fisheries Department and the New Mangalore Port Authority.
Following these initial medical interventions, Vasanth was transferred to a private hospital in the city for further treatment.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
