Indian Coast Guard Evacuates 3 Patients From Afra Bay in Two Separate Operations

Port Blair, March 26: Continuing with its endeavor to protect life at sea and fulfill its charter of duties Indian Coast Guard yet again carried out two medical evacuations on 23rd and 25th Mar 2021 from Afra Bay.

At about 1230 Hrs on 23rd Mar 2021, Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 10 received a message from AC Office Campbell Bay for medical evacuation of a patient namely Patrick, who was suffering from stomach pain, cough and continuous vomiting from last 15 hours. The Administration expressed its inability to depute local vessel due to technical issue. Considering the situation, ICGS C-150 was deployed on a very short notice for evacuation of diseased from Afra Bay. The patient was taken onboard after Rapid Antigen Test and was brought to PHC, Campbell Bay for further medical management. The patient was attended by Coast Guard Medical staff during the passage onboard Coast Guard Ship. The condition of the patient was reported to be stable.

Again on 25th Mar 2021 Indian Coast Guard District Headquarters No. 10 received another message from AC Office Campbell Bay for medical evacuation of 02 patients from Afra Bay namely Miss Sanyugta and Mrs Henry who were suffering from stomach pain, fever and continuous vomiting. The administration requested Coast Guard for evacuation of patients due to non-availability of DSS vessel.

On receiving the information, Indian Coast Guard Ship C-150 was deployed for evacuation of patients. The patients were taken onboard after Rapid Antigen Test and were treated by CG Medical team en-route to Campbell Bay. The patients were handed over to PHC, Campbell bay at 2215 hrs on 25 Mar 21 for further treatment.

The swiftness and prompt response by Indian Coast Guard resulted in saving 03 precious lives in last two days. The Coast Guard Ship had carried out successful Medevac despite non conducive sea and challenging weather conditions.