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Tamil Nadu fisherman rescued

COLOMBO, DEC. 4. A fisherman hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, who was pushed overboard a fishing trawler by fellow crew members in Sri Lanka's northwest Pesalai coast, was today rescued by the Sri Lankan Navy.

The Army spokesman, Brig. Sanath Karunartna, said Moorthy Govinda Ras, swam towards Pesalai, before he was picked up.

He was later handed over to police.

- PTI

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