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