Army Corps 18’s helicopter finishes rescue mission successfully

Previously, Vessel Vietship 01 with 12 crew members onboard went adrift, ran aground, and sank partially about 500m offshore due to strong winds and high waves. Upon receiving the order from the Ministry of National Defense, Army Corps 18 sent helicopter VN-8624 with an airborne search and rescue team to the scene to collaborate with the local authorities for the rescue mission.

The helicopter rescued six crewmembers on the distressed vessel and took them ashore safely.

The remaining crewmembers were saved by naval commandos and local fishermen.

The People’s Army Newspaper would like to introduce some images of the helicopter performing its rescue mission.

The airborne search and rescue team drops the lifeline from the helicopter onto the distressed crewmembers

The crewmembers are surrounded by seawater

After being taken ashore by the helicopter, the crewmembers are provided with food and medical treatment

The helicopter is about to land at Gia Lam Airport

The helicopter moves to the parking lot

Senior Colonel Kieu Dang Hung, Commander of Army Corps 18, together with the leadership of the Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company, congratulate the airborne search and rescue team for their successful mission.

The airborne search and rescue team poses for a joint photo with the leaders of Army Corps 18 and the Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company.

Translated by Trung Thanh