Cyclone Tauktae: Navy Rescues 184 From Barge P305, 89 Missing; Two Barges and Rig Safe
The Naval Staff s Deputy Chief said that the ongoing SAR is one of the most challenging search and rescue operations in the last four decades.
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Mumbai: The Navy said its personnel, battling extreme weather, have rescued 184 of the 273 people onboard Barge P305 so far, adding all personnel on board. Two other barges and an oil rig are safe after Cyclone Tauktae rendered these vessels adrift.
“As of Wednesday morning, 184 personnel of barge P305 have been rescued and INS Kochi and INS Kolkata are returning to Mumbai harbour with the rescuees.”