Kozhikode (Kerala) | Seventeen fishermen stranded in the sea after their fishing boat developed engine trouble off the coast here were rescued by the Coastal Police and locals on Saturday.

The fishermen ventured into the sea for fishing from Beypore harbour when the boat suffered an engine failure and got stranded in the sea west of Kappalangadi in Kadalundi, a statement said.

All 17 fishermen on board were rescued and brought ashore.

Those who sustained minor injuries were shifted to the Taluk Hospital for treatment. None of the injuries was serious, the statement added.