ISLAMABAD: During the ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts in Sri Lanka, the embarked Z-9 helicopter on Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF conducted rescue operations in the flooded Kotikawatta area.
“During search and rescue operation a stranded family for the last five days, including a 7-month-old infant were safely recovered from a rooftop. Subsequently, the evacuated family was transported to safe location in coordination with local authorities,” said a press release issued by Directorate General Public Relations (Pak Navy).
The successful conduct of the rescue operation is a testimony of Pakistan Navy’s professionalism and commitment to international obligations.
Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF with embarked helicopter is on overseas deployment to Sir Lanka, it further said.
