11 crew members rescued from sinking cargo ship MV ITT Puma near Sagar Island; 3 still missing.
11 crew members from a sinking cargo ship, MV ITT Puma, were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard near Sagar Island, in the Bay of Bengal. The vessel was en route from Kolkata to Port Blair when it reportedly sank. The rescue operation occurred during challenging night-time weather conditions, and involved the mobilization of two ICG vessels and a Dornier aircraft. The crew's survival was ensured through a coordinated sea-air rescue effort. Three crew members remain missing.
August 26, 2024
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