Video Of Kerala Fisherman Helping Women Step Into Boat Is Winning Hearts

Kerala continues to battle the worst floods it's seen since 1924. Chief Minister confirmed on Saturday that the death toll due to the floods has increased to 357.

Outlook Web Bureau

Updated on: 20 August 2018 4:48 pm

At a time when Kerala is in need of help, a local fisherman's humble act has won several hearts on social media.

Jaisal KP, a 32-year-old Tanur resident (fisherman by profession) knealed down in waist-deep water to rescue three stranded women, one with an infant, so that they could step into an inflatable boat in Vengara's Muthalamad area.

On Twitter, some called him 'Real unsung heroes'.

Real unsung heroes

Many didn't even think twice to travel all the way to #Chengannur from various parts with their boats for rescue

FisherHeroes of #Kerala
Jaisal K P, a 32-year-old fisherman from Kerala's Malappuram whose video has emerged in which he is bending down in knee deep water so that the women could step on him to get into the boat.

More strength to these unsung heroes and great men, women. pic.twitter.com/JBCM8iJxBj
— Ovais Sultan Khan (@OvaisSultanKhan) August 20, 2018

Proud that I am from a Fisherman Family
Anbu kaatta thaan engalukku theriyum #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/i80ARDwCmH
— RaijinAntony (@RaijinAntony10) August 18, 2018

While others said:

Kerala is setting new standards for 'service before self'. Here's a fisherman who has offered his back as a 1st stepping point for ladies to get on to Navy's rubber dingy. Take a bow my mallu friends. The Nation salutes you. pic.twitter.com/gkrwEUhtQI
— Harinder Sikka (@sikka_harinder) August 19, 2018

Kerala's fisherman have been the backbone of rescue efforts during the floods. Absolute legends.
— Aswin (@Zizouology) August 20, 2018

Always look for the helpers. Kerala fisherman offers himself as a step so women and children can get onto the rescue boats. Thousands still trapped although rains have eased. #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/rU3TGNWpUp
— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) August 19, 2018

Kerala continues to battle the worst floods it's seen since 1924. Chief Minister confirmed on Saturday that the death toll due to the floods has increased to 357. He added that the state has suffered a loss of Rs 19,512 crore due to the deluge.

On Sunday, the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) directed the central ministries to focus on the provision of emergency supplies of food, water, medicines and restoration of essential services in the southern state.

Thousands of personnel of Indian Navy, Air Force, Army, NDRF and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are engaged in the rescue and relief operations, which is in full swing in Kerala.

Till now, 38,000 people have been rescued and evacuated from the flood-affected areas. Medical aid has been provided to more than 23,000 people and around 3,00,000 food packets have been supplied by the Food Processing Ministry.