Chennai, Feb. 6 -- In a life saving operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)has rescued a stranded fishermen in an unconscious condition in mid sea.
A defence statement issued late last night said in their earnest endeavour toensure safety of mariners at sea, the alert and vigilant operators of MaritimeRescue Coordination Centre (MRCC), Chennai at ICG Regional Headquarters(East), demonstrated exemplary responsiveness and coordination inevacuating a 45-year-old fisherman from an Indian fishing boat at sea, whosuffered seizures and lost consciousness, suspected to be a stroke.
On February 4 at about 1715 hours, MRCC Chennai received the request formedical evacuation from state fisheries authorities and immediately activatedall protocols.
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