Indian army saves a Chinese citizen who had a heart attack

Amid difficult weather conditions, with poor visibility, about 200 km from shore, the rescue operation was carried out on the Panamanian-flagged research vessel MV Dong Fang Kan Tan No 2, the Indian Ministry of Defense announced in a statement.

Maritime Rescue Coordination Center Mumbai received information that one of the crew members, Yin Weigyang, had a heart attack and required urgent medical attention, the transcript says.

The note confirmed that the ship heading from China to the UAE was immediately contacted and provided the necessary telemedicine advice.

The Army said that considering the best possible options for rapid evacuation and subsequent medical treatment, the patient was airlifted by CG ALH MK-III and first aid administered.

She added that the patient was later transferred to receive additional medical care.

The Ministry of Defense highlighted that the swift operation carried out by CG ALH and CGAS Daman saved the life of the foreign national, which reaffirmed the commitment of the Indian Coast Guard to protect people in emergencies at sea.

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