Seven black foreigners found unconscious in boat off Gujarat coast

Seven black persons possibly from east African country were found unconscious in weak condition in their boat, 15 nautical miles away from Gujarat coast near Veraval on Friday.

They were taken to Veraval’s government medical facility for medical treatment in ambulance from Veraval fishing port.

On Friday morning, some local fishermen of Veraval spotted a small boat – not local – at 15 nautical miles distance from Veraval fishing port. Local fishermen advanced towards the boat and further saw seven unconscious and very weak black people inside. Local Coast Guard office was immediately informed about this. Local fishermen stepped in foreign boat to supply food and drinking water to needy black foreigners.

According to Police sources, the foreign fishermen are possibly from Somalia.