The fisherman, Nguyen Van Thuong (born in 1979), owner of fishing vessel BD99846TS, suffered a suspected stroke while fishing in waters near Da Lat (Ladd Reef) in Truong Sa special zone, Khanh Hoa province. He showed symptoms including limb paralysis, slurred speech, difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and severe fatigue.

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The injured fisherman is transferred aboard Ship 741 for emergency evacuation.

Crew-members aboard the fishing vessel immediately contacted the commanding officer on Da Lat for assistance. After an initial medical assessment determining that on-site treatment was not feasible, the island command requested emergency support from Ship 741.

Upon receiving orders, Ship 741, which was on duty near Truong Sa Island, swiftly maneuvered to Da Lat, took the patient aboard, and transported him to the Medical Center on Truong Sa Island for timely treatment. During the transfer, naval officers and crew members coordinated with medical staff from the island medical center, who accompanied the patient on the journey and provided continuous monitoring and care.

Fishing vessel BD99846TS departed Tam Quang Port on February 12, 2026, with three crew members aboard, engaging in offshore tuna fishing. On March 1, while operating in the Truong Sa waters, Thuong began exhibiting signs of a stroke and was brought to Da Lat for emergency assistance before being transferred by naval forces.

Translated by Trung Thanh