Two Sri Lankan Fishermen Rescued After 36 Days Adrift in Bay of Bengal

Two Sri Lankan fishermen have been rescued alive from the Bay of Bengal after a harrowing 36-day ordeal at sea. They were found by a group of fishermen from Moheshkhali upazila in Cox's Bazar, who brought them ashore.

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The two men identified themselves as Sri Lankan nationals and claimed to be father and son. They told the rescuers they had gone missing while fishing and had been drifting at sea for the past 36 days.

The rescued men, who identified themselves as father and son, claimed they went missing while fishing and had been adrift for over a month. According to Ziaur Rahman, the skipper who led the rescue, the fishermen survived by catching and eating raw fish throughout their time at sea. Despite severe shortages of food and fresh water, they managed to stay alive until their rescue.

Authorities are currently working to verify the fishermen's identities and the specifics of their survival story. The two men have been identified as SH Chaminda, 51, and Saunda Hannadigipoyatng, 30, from Devinuwara, Sri Lanka. Officials are investigating how they ended up adrift, confirming the duration of their time at sea, and are preparing to contact Sri Lankan authorities regarding the incident.

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The fishermen said they survived by catching and eating raw fish throughout the ordeal. Despite severe shortages of food and fresh water, they managed to stay alive until they were rescued.

While the rescue itself is a positive outcome, the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and survival are still under scrutiny. The verification process aims to confirm all details of this remarkable survival story.

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The two rescued men are Sri Lankan nationals and are believed to be father and son. They are SH Chaminda, 51, and Saunda Hannadigipoyatng, 30, of Rural Hospital Road in Devinuwara, Sri Lanka.