As floods continue to ravage the entire state of Kerala leaving thousands stranded in harm’s way, the fishermen have joined rescue efforts. KSMTF, the fishworkers union in Kerala has mobilised its members and deployed them in coordinated teams with team leaders to different flood-affected regions. Equipped with manoeuvrable fibre boats with a draft of about 1 foot, they are able to reach inaccessible areas to rescue stranded people. Their team leaders coordinate with the state rescue teams. The boats are also provisioned with water, safety equipment and fuel which have been collected by the fishing community. Speaking to the media, the fishermen maintain that they are showing the gratitude for the support they received in the aftermath of cyclone Ockhi that claimed many lives of fishermen and devastated coastal regions. The National Fishworkers Federation has also given a call to fishers from neighbouring states to support the rescue and relief efforts.