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ICG rescues fisherman with head injury onboard IFB St. Francis off the Gujarat coast

May 2, 2024 Photo(s): By PIB, X / IndiaCoastGuard

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a daring night rescue operation to save a fisherman who had sustained serious head injury. The fisherman had a bad fall onboard the Indian Fishing Boat (IFB) St Francis due to rough sea conditions about 130 km west of Veraval, Gujarat on the night of May 1, 2024.

ICG received a distress call from the Coast Guard Maritime Rescue Sub Center in Veraval. Responding swiftly, ICG Ship C-153, which was on a surveillance mission at the time, altered its course to aid in the medical evacuation. The ICG successfully evacuated the injured fisherman from the IFB St Francis and promptly transferred him to a medical facility in Veraval for further treatment.

The rescue operation underscores the ICG's commitment to safeguard precious lives at sea, ensuring the safety & security of all those who venture into maritime waters and stay true to their motto "We Protect" or "वयम् रक्षामः”.

ICG rescues fisherman with head injury onboard IFB St. Francis off the Gujarat coast on May 1, 2024.
Indian Coast Guard Ship C-153 displayed swift response, undertaking Medical Evacuation of a 40-year-old fisherman from #IFB Francis II (Goa Regd) who sustained a head injury. Positioned 70 N miles South of Veraval, the operation occurred at 1805 hrs on May 1, 2024. Post-evacuation, the ICG Ship provided first aid and safely transported the fisherman to Veraval.