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Rescue vessel SAR 412 saves fisherman suffering stroke in Truong Sa archipelago

Vessel SAR 412 of the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center, in collaboration with border guards of the south central province of Binh Dinh, saved a fisherman suffering stroke while fishing in the country's territorial waters to the north of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on August 25.
Rescue vessel SAR 412 saves fisherman suffering stroke in Truong Sa archipelago ảnh 1The distressed fisherman is brought ashore safely for further treatment (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – Vessel SAR 412 of theVietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center, in collaboration with border guards of the southcentral province of Binh Dinh, saved a fisherman suffering stroke whilefishing in the country's territorial waters to the north of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on August 25.

The patient was then handed over to the Binh Dinh GeneralHospital for treatment.

Earlier, fishing boat QNa 91996 TS, captained by Tran Quangfrom central Quang Nam province with 24 crew members, sent a mayday signal while fishingthe country's territorial waters to the north of Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago. Fisherman Pham Van Lieu, 46, suddenly became paralysed on the rightside of his body and could not eat or speak.

Right after receiving the information, rescue vessel SAR 412was sent to the site to give emergency aid to the distressed fisherman. Thevessel reached the fishing boat on August 25.

Initial diagnosis showed that the fisherman suffered a stroke.He was brought ashore safely for further treatment./.


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