Indian Coast Guard evacuates critical crew from a fishing boat in Gulf of Khambat
Indian Coast Guard Station
Pipavav evacuated one critically injured patient aged – 37 years, from an
Indian Fishing Boat named Pushkar Raj, 50 Km from the coast in Gulf of Khambat
on 3rd April 2024. On receipt of information, ICG Interceptor Boat C-409 on
deployment was diverted by Maritime Rescue Sub Centre, Pipavav.
Interceptor Boat on reaching scene of action, established
communication with the IFB and it was intimated that the fisherman had
sustained fracture in his left foot and his ankle had parted. The patient was
safely evacuated by the Interceptor Boat. The fisherman was administered with
initial treatment by ICG medical team and was later shifted to government hospital
in stable condition for further medical management.