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Porbandar: An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) which saved 67 lives during recent cyclonic weather in Gujarat was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arabian sea during a rescue operation about 45 kms from Porbandar.
The rescue operation was launched around 11 pm on Monday for medical evacuation of a seriously injured crew onboard Indian flagged Motor Tanker Hari Leela, about 45 kms from Porbandar into sea, in response to a request received from the Master of the vessel, the Indian Coast Guard said in a statement. In a post on X, Indian Coast Guard said, “On 02 Sep 2024, @IndiaCoastGuard ALH helicopter was launched at 2300 hrs to evacuate an injured crew member from the Motor Tanker Hari Leela off #Porbandar, #Gujarat. The helicopter had to make an emergency hard landing and ditched into sea. One crew member recovered, search for the remaining three crew members is in progress. #ICG has deployed 04 ships & 02 aircraft for rescue efforts.“
On 02 Sep 2024, @IndiaCoastGuard ALH helicopter was launched at 2300 hrs to evacuate an injured crew member from the Motor Tanker Hari Leela off #Porbandar, #Gujarat. The helicopter had to make an emergency hard landing and ditched into sea. One crew member recovered, search for…
— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) September 3, 2024
ICG ALH helicopter with four air crew onboard, during the said operation reportedly was forced to make an emergency landing at sea. One crewmember has been recovered and a search is in progress for the remaining three crew members. Aircraft wreckage has also been located.
The incident happened while the helicopter was approaching the vessel for the evacuation. Presently, ICG has pressed four ships, and two aircraft into a search operation.
Earlier on August 26, the Indian Coast Guard rescued 11 crew members from the distressed MV ITT Puma during a challenging night-time search and rescue operation, a press release said.
