Indian Navy’s Marine Commando Saves Woman from Drowning in Mandovi River

On a routine sortie of Marine Commandos in the Mandovi river at Goa, the crew noticed a woman falling off the Panjim bridge on 09 Feb 21. The boat was immediately diverted to the scene and a Commando dived into the river to rescue the lady. She was recovered into the boat and given first aid as the boat was brought alongside the nearby Naval jetty. The lady was found to be in good health after medical examination by the resident Naval doctor, and thereafter was handed over to the local authorities.