Saudi authorities rescue Indian from Houthi-attacked ship in Red Sea
Augustin Dassayan was working as a security guard aboard the ship and he was safely evacuated, thanks to the quick efforts of the Saudi authorities.
The mission shared a post on X confirming that Dassayan was safely brought to Jizan, Saudi Arabia, along with other survivors.
"A team from the Indian Consulate in Jeddah met him, ensured his well-being, and facilitated his return to India," the Embassy said in the post.
"We thank the Saudi authorities @KSAMOFA for their support and assistance in the matter," the mission added.
According to Reuters, the Greek operator of the vessel, Cosmoship Management, confirmed that 10 crew members have been rescued so far, while 10 others remain missing.
The Eternity C was the second Greek-owned ship to be attacked and sunk by the Iran-backed Houthis last week. The attack is part of the group's continuing attempts to disrupt global shipping through the Red Sea, which is a crucial trade route for oil and other commodities.
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