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  • Crew of stricken Turkish vessel rescued (by IDF off Israeli coast)

    02/25/2003 8:48:25 AM PST · by anotherview · 24 replies · 664+ views
    The Jerusalem Post ^ | 25 February 2003
    Feb. 25, 2003 Crew of stricken Turkish vessel rescued A Turkish vessel, that had sought safety off from the winter storm that has buffeted Israel in the last 24 hours, broke anchor Tuesday and began to sink. The boat's 10 crewmembers were rescued after abandoning the vessel and taking to lifeboats to await rescue. An IDF helicopter, a tugboat from the Ashkelon harbor and a vessel that was in the area participated in the rescue of the sailors from the Kamal Okan. However, rescue efforts encountered difficulties due to the heavy seas and storms. The Israeli rescue service Magen David...