Le Van Nguyen, 63, from Chinh Hiep of Kien Giang province’s Rach Gia district, had symptoms of stroke. The other, Truong Dinh Hiep, 43, from Vinh Hiep commune of Rach Gia district was diagnosed as having hemorrhoids.

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Medical personnel on DK1/10 platform giving first aids to the patients. Source: VOV

After giving the patients medication and a health consultation, medical personnel on the platform returned them to the trawler.

Earlier, the fishermen on board trawler KG 94130TS sent a mayday signal and asked troops on DK1/10 platform for help. 

Translated by Chung Anh