Previously, at around 8:30 a.m. on June 3, while fishing near Song Tu Tay Island in Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province, Kiet got his right arm entangled in a fishing line, causing it to be torn off and resulting in significant blood loss.

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Troops on Song Tu Tay Island move fisherman Kiet to the island for emergency treatment.

By 2:50 p.m. on the same day, Kiet was brought to the infirmary on Song Tu Tay Island by Vessel 471 from Naval Region 4 with multiple injuries. One third of his right upper arm was completely severed. He had closed chest trauma, a fractured fourth right rib, and soft tissue injuries on the face.

After initial health examination and an online consultation with Central Military Hospital 108, the island's medical team conducted an emergency surgery, and gave pain relief and antibiotics to the patient.

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The military medical personnel on Song Tu Tay Island conduct an online consultation with their counterparts from Central Military Hospital 108.
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Military doctors on Song Tu Tay Island implement an emergency surgery for patient Kiet

During his stay on the island, the island's medical team continuously monitored and closely cared for his health.

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Troops on Song Tu Tay Island carry the patient onto the helicopter to get him to the mainland for more treatment.

At 10:50 a.m. on June 4, the EC-225 helicopter carrying the patient safely landed at Military Hospital 175.

Translated by Chung Anh