KARACHI: Six rescued as boat capsizes

Published September 20, 2005

KARACHI, Sept 19: Six fishermen were rescued when their boat capsized in the sea near Ibrahim Haideri village. The boat was on its normal fishing trip when a strong wave hit it on Friday afternoon. The fishermen were rescued by another boat, which was also on fishing trip. According to the press release issued by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum, two fishermen were injured in the incident. They were immediately provided medical aid.

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