HUB: Pakistan Navy (PN) on Wednesday rescued 12 of the 15 Karachi fishermen who were on-board a boat that capsized near Sonmiani area of Lasbela district in the territorial waters of Balochistan.
Two fishermen’s dead bodies were also recovered, while another was rescued by other fishermen in the vicinity.
According to reports, the ill-fated boat encountered rough waters and capsized when it came in contact with waves bigger than it could handle.
Officials from the Department of Fisheries, Balochistan tried to locate and rescue the missing but their rescue efforts faced difficulties due to rough sea.
Later in the day, Pakistan Navy joined in the rescue activities and recovered a dozen missing fishermen.
Pakistan Navy rescued the drowned fishermen and gave them first aid and food.
