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Body of missing ICG pilot retrieved off Porbandar coast after a month

Body of missing ICG pilot retrieved off Porbandar coast after a month
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New Delhi, Oct 11 (UNI) The body of Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana, the missing pilot of the Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) which had made an emergency landing last month, has been recovered off the Porbandar coast.

The Commandant, who was the helicopter’s pilot-in-command, was on a medical evacuation mission along with one pilot and two air crew divers to evacuate a seriously injured crew member from Motor Tanker Hari Leela, an official statement said.

The helicopter had to make an emergency landing on September 2, after which ICG along with the Indian Navy launched a massive search and rescue operation for the missing personnel.

One crew was rescued, while bodies of three others were recovered on September 3.

After over 70 air sorties and involvement of multiple ships, the mortal remains of Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana were retrieved on Thursday.

The mortal remains will be cremated as per service traditions and honour.
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