December 31, 2017 | 22:40 (GMT+7)
Distressed fisherman promptly rescued
PANO – Ship SAR-412 of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Region II (Da Nang MRCC) successfully took a fisherman in distress ashore on December 31.
On the previous day, fisherman Nguyen Van Cat, 1990, in Tu Nghia district, Quang Ngai province, on trawler QNg-92903TS had an accident and then felt into the sea while fishing at waters near Cu Lao Cham Island in Quang Nam province.
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A doctor of the SAR-412 is caring for the patient |
The man, at that time in a coma, was immediately transferred to the island’s infirmary. After providing him with first aid, doctors suggested sending the patient to the mainland for more advanced treatment.
Receiving the mayday signal, the Da Nang MRCC assigned its ship SAR-412 to rescue the troubled fisherman.
After approaching the island, rescuers continued to give the victim first aid and then brought him to shore for further treatment.
Translated by Minh Anh