US 'offers condolences' for fishmerman's death

July 17, 2012 11:44

The US embassy releases a statement on the killing of the Indian fishermen by the US Navy.

The Embassy of the United States of America would like to convey its condolences to the families of the crew of a small motor vessel, which came under fire from the USNS Rappahannock on July 16, after the vessel disregarded non-lethal warnings and rapidly approached the U.S.ship. We wish to inform you that the incident is under investigation.

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