KARACHI: Pakistan Navy Sea King helicopters successfully rescued crew members of Sunken Iranian Dhow in North Arabian Sea (NAS).

Upon receipt of information about distressed Dhow (AL RAMANI) bearing flag of Iran, 11 crew members (Fishermen) onboard, Pakistan Navy promptly responded and launched search and rescue operation, said a press release.

Two Pakistan Navy Sea King Helicopters were immediately directed to search, locate and rescue distressed boat crew.

Helicopters equipped with search and rescue gear along with para-medical staff swiftly reached deep sea area at South West of Karachi in shortest possible time and conducted aerial search for fishing boat.

After rigorous search efforts in prevailing rough sea and low visibility conditions at open sea, survivors were located by helicopter aircrew.

The operation was amicably augmented by Pakistan Navy Ship NASR, which was already present in NAS on routine patrol.—PR