Coast Guard evacuates critically ill man off Gujarat coast amid adverse weather
The Morning Standard|July 22, 2024
THE Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel on Sunday carried out a life-saving evacuation operation off the coast of Gujarat.
MAYANK SINGH
Coast Guard evacuates critically ill man off Gujarat coast amid adverse weather

In another operation, the ICG has mobilised more assets to augment firefighting efforts onboard the container vessel Maersk Frankfurt.

"The ICG successfully evacuated a critically ill patient from the Motor Tanker Zeal, flagged under the Gabon Republic, located off the Mangrol coast in Gujarat," said the ICG.

The patient, an Indian national crew member, was experiencing low pulse and lower body numbness, necessitating quick medical evacuation.

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