Kerala: Indian Coast Guard Rescues Critically-Ill Fisherman Off Beypore; See Pics and Video

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued a critically ill fisherman from the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) Jazeera, about 40 nautical miles off Beypore, Kerala, on May 07, 2024. The fisherman experienced a near-drowning incident after he fell into the sea. He was rescued by the IFB but his health condition deteriorated due to the excess water in the lungs.

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The boat then made a medical distress call, which was responded to by the ICG. It mobilised its Advanced Light Helicopter with a medical team from Kochi, along with Aryaman & C-404 ships. The ICG assets located the IFB and the patient was airlifted to Kochi. He was later shifted to a nearby hospital.

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In a swiftly coordinated medical evacuation by ALH MK III helicopter @IndianCoastGuard saved a 26 yr old fisherman requiring immediate hospitalisation due to drowning from IFB Jazeera, located 40 miles from #Beypore. The patient was given inflight first aid and safely… pic.twitter.com/u0WuovfSiS

— Indian Coast Guard (@IndiaCoastGuard) May 7, 2024

The ICG's swift and prompt coordination saved another life at sea, in accordance with its motto, ‘Vayam Rakshama’.