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Indian Coast Guard Rescues Injured Bangladeshi Crew Member at Sea
A Bangladeshi sailor was badly hurt after falling on a ship.
The accident happened aboard the bulk carrier MV AMRIS near the North Andaman Islands.
The Indian Coast Guard received an emergency request for help.
Its ship, Rajdoot, reached the vessel at night despite rough seas.
Rescuers took the injured sailor to Diglipur Harbour.
An Indian Navy aircraft then flew him to Sri Vijaya Puram.
Doctors at GB Pant Hospital were prepared to give him urgent care.
The operation involved cooperation between Indian maritime and naval services.
The Indian Coast Guard rescued a 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member from the bulk carrier MV AMRIS.
The rescue took place off Diglipur in the North Andaman Islands during the intervening night of September 20 and 21.
The crew member suffered severe head and spinal injuries after falling aboard the vessel.
Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajdoot evacuated him to Diglipur Harbour in rough seas.
An Indian Navy aircraft later flew him to Sri Vijaya Puram for urgent treatment at GB Pant Hospital.
- Who
- The Indian Coast Guard rescued a 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member from MV AMRIS.
- What
- The crew member was medically evacuated after suffering severe head and spinal injuries.
- Where
- Off Diglipur in the North Andaman Islands, followed by evacuation to Diglipur Harbour and Sri Vijaya Puram.
- When
- During the intervening night of September 20 and 21.
- Why
- He fell aboard the vessel and required urgent definitive medical care.
Key facts
- Rescued person
- 36-year-old Bangladeshi crew member
- Vessel
- Bulk carrier MV AMRIS
- Rescue location
- Off Diglipur, North Andaman Islands
- Injuries
- Severe head and spinal injuries
- Rescue ship
- Indian Coast Guard Ship Rajdoot
- Medical destination
- GB Pant Hospital, Sri Vijaya Puram
- Air transport
- Indian Navy aircraft
Quotes
Indian Coast Guard
India’s maritime security force, which reported the rescue on X
“The casualty was evacuated to Diglipur Harbour and subsequently airlifted by an @indiannavy aircraft to Sri Vijaya Puram for urgent definitive medical care at GB Pant Hospital.”
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