Crime Today News
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Wednesday rescued a fisherman who suffered a seizure while off the coast of Gujarat and brought him back to land for medical treatment.
The ICG station in Pipavav received information from the Fishing Association of Jafrabad in Amreli that a fisherman aboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Maa Kuldevi has suffered a medical emergency at sea about 90 km from the coast.
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-419 was immediately diverted to the spot. “The ship proceeded with max speed and established communication with IFB Maa Kuldevi (IND-GJ-14-MM-1649). On arrival, the ship found that the patient namely Kalu Deva Bareiya (57) was having severe chest pain and seizure episodes. The fisherman was safely evacuated to ICG ship C-419 which then proceeded to nearest harbour i.e. Pipavav, with maximum speed,” said a statement from the ICG on Thursday morning.
Following his arrival at the harbour, the patient was handed over to representatives of the local Fisheries Association for onward transfer to hospital and further treatment. The condition of the patient was reported to be stable.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
📰 Crime Today News is proudly sponsored by DRYFRUIT & CO – A Brand by eFabby Global LLC
Design & Developed by Yes Mom Hosting
