In a sudden medical emergency in the middle of the sea, the Indian Army took immediate action and saved the life of a foreign national. Andaman and Nicobar Command safely rescued a Vietnamese civilian injured at sea on the morning of 4 October and brought him to Campbell Bay for further treatment.
According to the ANC command, the Vietnamese national was aboard the merchant ship 'MT Sun 09'. The foreign national was injured in an accident. Given his condition at sea, immediate medical attention and evacuation was required. As soon as this information was received, Andaman and Nicobar Command started the rescue operation without any delay. A ship of the Naval Maritime Unit reached the area near Indira Point. After that, the Indian Army reached the injured person with the help of a boat. The injured person was immediately rescued and brought back to the ship. He was given first aid on the ship itself.
During medical treatment, necessary medical help was given to the injured person considering his physical condition. He was then safely transported to Campbell Bay, where medical facilities were provided for further treatment. This urgent and coordinated rescue operation conducted in the middle of the sea in very difficult conditions once again demonstrated the commitment of Andaman and Nicobar Command to maritime safety and saving the lives of people in distress. This operation clearly shows that the Indian Army gives priority to providing immediate help and saving lives in any emergency at sea.
Meanwhile, about 24 hours before this rescue operation, the Indian Coast Guard had provided timely medical aid to a 66-year-old man in bad weather and very difficult conditions. The Indian Coast Guard successfully completed this operation in coordination with the Union Territory Lakshadweep Administration and Coast Guard District Headquarters at Kochi and Kavaratti. An urgent air medical evacuation operation was conducted for this critically ill person.
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