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Why are search-and-rescue operations complex?
Search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, especially over water like the Arabian Sea, are incredibly challenging. They involve coordinating multiple agencies, using specialised equipment like sonar and aircraft, and battling environmental factors such as currents and weather. The vastness of the search area and the depth of the sea make locating debris or survivors very difficult.
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