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Functional forces of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command dress the injured fisherman’s wound and temporarily stop the bleeding. |
At 3:55 p.m. on October 19, after receiving a report from trawler KG 95090 TS that a crew-member had suffered a work-related accident and needed medical assistance, the Coast Guard Region 4 Command dispatched Ship 219, which was conducting patrol and law enforcement missions in the Southwestern waters, to carry out a rescue mission.
At 5:00 p.m. the same day, Ship 219 approached trawler KG 95090 TS and quickly provided first aid to the injured crew-member, Thach Phon, born in 1976 and residing in Hon Dat commune, An Giang province.
According to initial information, while hauling in a trawl net, Thach Phon slipped and fell, causing his right calf to be cut by a knife. The injury was about 1 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, resulting in heavy bleeding and leaving him in an unconscious or semi-conscious state.
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Ship 219 approaches fishing vessel KG 95090 TS. |
In response to the emergency, the functional forces of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command quickly dressed the wound, temporarily stopped the bleeding, administered medication as appropriate to his condition, and instructed the crew-member on wound care and hygiene.
Thanks to the timely emergency treatment, Thach Phon’s condition gradually stabilized. He regained consciousness and had no fever. Ship 219 then guided trawler KG 95090 TS to the Ganh Dau area in Phu Quoc so that the injured crew-member could receive further care and treatment.
The prompt and responsible action of officers and soldiers of the Coast Guard Region 4 Command has helped safeguard the life and health of the fisherman operating at sea. The assistance has also demonstrated the Vietnam Coast Guard’s readiness to support and accompany fishermen, helping strengthen their confidence to continue working at sea.
Translated by Minh Anh