In two daring rescue operations on Thursday evening, Drishti Marine lifesavers successfully rescued 38 tourists from a cruise boat and four people from a dinghy after both vessels became stranded on rocks off Aguada Bay, North Goa.
Sources revealed that the cruise boat carrying passengers had a narrow escape after it suffered a sudden engine failure and drifted dangerously close to the rocks near Fort Aguada on Thursday. According to sources, the vessel’s engine abruptly shut down, leaving it stranded and vulnerable to the strong current.
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The operations were carried out amid thunderstorm-induced rough seas and choppy waves, making the rescues highly challenging. A team of 12 lifesavers aboard a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) and jet skis first reached the cruise boat, safely evacuating all 38 passengers. Shortly thereafter, they responded to a nearby dinghy stranded on rocks, rescuing all four occupants without injury.
The rescues were supported by staff from Aguada Jail and the Port complex, who provided lights, ropes, and other gear to ensure the safe evacuation of the stranded individuals.
The lifesavers involved were Aakash Fulkar, Pratap Naik, Mahesh Chalwadi, Laxmikant Komtekar, Ramakant Kankonkar, Manguesh Gawas, Amit Mahale, Umesh Madekar, Gaurav Gawde, Ajay Singh, Kartik Naik, and Hemant Basera.
Both operations were completed swiftly, highlighting the bravery and professionalism of Drishti Marine’s team in treacherous sea conditions.
