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Published 10:41 IST, January 20th 2024

Indian Coast Guard Rescues Ailing Indonesian Crew from Iranian-flagged Vessel in High Seas

Indian Coast Guard ship C-149 conducted a bold medical evacuation, rescuing a sick Indonesian crew member from MV Wave in the Arabian Sea near Diu.

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ICG ship C-149 conducted a medical evacuation, rescuing a sick Indonesian crew member from an Iranian-flagged vessel.
ICG ship C-149 conducted a medical evacuation, rescuing a sick Indonesian crew member from an Iranian-flagged vessel. | Image: ANI

Diu: Indian Coast Guard’s Patrol Vessel, C-149, executed a medical evacuation of an Indonesian crew member experiencing stomach pain and high fever from the Iranian-flagged vessel MV Wave, located 47 nautical miles southwest of Diu on January 19. 

ICG Ship C-149 conducted MEDEVAC of an Indonesian crew suffering from stomach pain and high fever. | ICG

The individual was immediately transferred to a hospital for additional medical attention, as reported by the ICG.

Updated 10:44 IST, January 20th 2024