11 navy personnel rescued from distressed vessel off Angulana
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Search operations continue following Navy craft incident off Angulana
Search operations are continuing following a Naval Fast Attack Craft ran into distress off Angulana on 15 August 2026. The 11 naval personnel who were rescued remain under medical care and are in stable condition. Meanwhile, a salvage operation for the distressed naval craft will be carried out today, with prevailing rough sea conditions expected to pose a significant challenge.
A Sri Lanka Navy vessel Dora has capsized off the coast of Angulana, the Navy Media Spokesperson's Office said. Out of the 12 naval officers on board the ship, 11 have been rescued, while one officer is missing. Following the incident, the Agulana Police, Air Force officers, Navy, and local residents have taken action to rescue the naval officers. The Agulana Police said that the search for the missing naval officer is still ongoing. The Sri Lan…
11 Rescued, One Missing In Navy Boat Accident
COLOMBO (News 1st): A Navy Dvora fast attack patrol boat was involved in an accident in the Angulana Sea earlier today. Police said 11 Navy perso - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.
Navy vessel meets with accident off Angulana; 11 rescued, one missing
A Sri Lanka Navy Dvora vessel has met with an accident in the seas off Angulana. According to the Navy spokesperson, rescue operations were launched to assist those on board the vessel. 11 people who were on board have been rescued and hospitalized, while one person remains missing. The Sri Lanka Air Force is assisting with the rescue and surveillance operation. The Air Force said an Mi-17 helicopter and a Bell 412 helicopter have been deployed …
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