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**Indian Coast Guard Rescues Stranded Fisherman Off Karaikal Coast**
**Karaikal, September 1, 2025** – The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully rescued a fisherman who had fallen off his vallam and remained stranded at sea for over four hours on Sunday.
According to an official release, the ICGS Rani Durgavati spotted the fisherman during a routine surveillance patrol. The crew immediately pulled him from the water and brought him ashore to Karaikal.
The Indian Coast Guard Station in Karaikal provided the rescued fisherman with initial medical assistance before handing him over to local police. The fisherman is reportedly in stable condition following his ordeal. The Coast Guard’s swift action underscores their commitment to maritime safety and security in the region.
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