The Sri Lanka Air Force and Navy have coordinated a combined rescue effort for a fishing vessel in distress in waters near Negombo, with an Air Force helicopter deployed to support the operation.

A coordinated rescue operation involving both the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Navy has been initiated to assist a fishing vessel experiencing difficulties in the sea off Negombo.

As part of the response effort, the Air Force has deployed a Bell 412 helicopter to support the rescue mission. The involvement of both maritime and aerial resources indicates the scale of the response to the reported distress situation.

Details regarding the specific circumstances of the vessel's distress, the number of people aboard, or the current status of the rescue operation remain limited at this time.