The fishermen were rescued by other fishermen who spotted them, Adjunct Commissioner Maladirman, head of the Langkat water police unit, stated.
They were hit by huge waves and strong winds at around 6 a.m. local time while they were returning back after fishing in the middle of the vast ocean.
One fishing boat was from Sembilan Island, and the two others were from Pangkalan Brandan, he noted.
"No casualties were reported in the disaster. All the fishermen have returned to their respective homes," he added.
The police officers had warned the traditional fishermen to be cautious as the extreme weather had caused huge waves in the waters off the coast of Langkat.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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