Injured fishermen rescued in Truong Sa

The fisherman whose right hand was crushed while working at sea underwent a surgery at the medical centre on Song Tu Tay island, Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA) 

Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The High Command of Navy Region 4 said on January 15 that military medical staff have provided emergency treatment for a fisherman whose right hand was crushed while working at sea.

Nguyen Van Tay, 39, from Tam Nam Quan ward, Hoai Nhon township, the south-central province of Binh Dinh, underwent a surgery at the medical centre on Song Tu Tay island, Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province.

The fisherman was then allowed to return to his boat for further care.

On January 13, Truong Sa’s health centre also provided emergency aid for another fisherman from Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, who also met an occupational accident./.

VNA