The Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force have launched search operations to locate a fishing boat carrying four fishermen that went missing after departing from Kudawella in Matara.
According to the Navy, the vessel left the area on October 21 for fishing activities, and its crew last contacted the boat's owner on October 23.
Contact with the vessel was subsequently lost, prompting the owner to report the incident to the authorities.
Following the complaint, the Navy initiated search operations with assistance from the Sri Lanka Air Force to locate the missing boat and its crew.
Meanwhile, search efforts are also continuing to find another fishing vessel carrying three fishermen that went missing after leaving the Pudumathalan area in Mullaitivu for fishing activities.
The Navy confirmed that operations to locate the second vessel and its crew are ongoing.
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