The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 38 individuals who were stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance of the Delft Jetty this morning (June 07).
The Sri Lanka Navy said in a statement that a shipment of construction materials that were at risk of sinking, was also successfully retrieved.
The distressed trawler, Kali Ambal 2, was transporting a shipment of construction materials with 38 persons on board from the Kurikadduwan Jetty at Punguduthivu Island, Jaffna to Delft Island this morning.
Due to the low tide, the trawler ran aground at the entrance of the Delft Jetty, causing distress among those on board as the vessel started to fill with seawater through openings.
Following the unfortunate turn of events, the distress call was disseminated to SLNS Wasabha in the Northern Naval Command for assistance.
Responding promptly to the situation, Inshore Patrol Craft and a small craft belonging to SLNS Wasabha were rushed to the scene to rescue the distressed persons aboard.
The Sri Lanka Navy stated that the timely intervention of the Navy prevented a significant loss of life and property. (NewsWire)