Rescue! Eastern Theater Command Deploys Warships and Shipborne Helicopters

Source: Global Times
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On the evening of August 21

the fishing vessel Zheping Yu 80212, conducting fishing operations in a certain sea area,

sent a distress telegram to a unit of the Eastern Theater Navy

One fisherman on board was accidentally injured

with a severed forearm and continuous bleeding

the situation was extremely critical

▲ The small boat approaches the fishing vessel

After receiving the distress message,

the Eastern Theater Navy quickly deployed

commanding the Zhengzhou, Nantong, and Qiandao Lake ships,

as well as the stationed helicopter unit,

to form a joint sea and air search and rescue force

and rushed to the incident sea area

▲ The small boat connects with the injured fisherman

Qiandao Lake ship

rapidly maneuvered to the incident sea area

the medical rescue team activated the relevant rescue plan

and prepared for the treatment of the injured

▲ The small boat receives the injured fisherman back to Qiandao Lake ship

“Bearing ××, target fishing vessel spotted”

At this time, a typhoon was about to hit, with high winds and rough seas

the commander quickly assessed the situation and issued orders

the small boat broke through the waves and headed towards the fishing vessel

At 22:51

the small boat successfully docked with the fishing vessel

with close cooperation between military and civilians,

the injured was successfully transferred to Qiandao Lake ship

▲ The medical rescue team transfers the injured fisherman

▲ The officers and soldiers of Qiandao Lake ship urgently assist the injured fisherman

▲ Officers and soldiers transfer the injured fisherman to the ship's helicopter

“The fisherman’s injuries are severe, with significant bleeding from the left arm”

The medical rescue team immediately began

to stop the bleeding, assess the injuries, clean and disinfect the wounds, and carefully bandage

to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment

Qiandao Lake ship quickly connected with

the First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University

for a video consultation with experts

to carry out a series of professional treatment measures

▲ The injured fisherman is transferred to the ship's helicopter

▲ The ship's helicopter takes off

While the officers and soldiers of Qiandao Lake ship were rescuing the injured,

Zhengzhou and Nantong ships

quickly conducted night flight deployments

to relay the transfer

and promptly transported the injured to

the land hospital for treatment

……

▲ Officers and soldiers of Zhengzhou ship transfer the injured fisherman

▲ Officers and soldiers of Nantong ship prepare medical supplies

After emergency treatment,

the injured fisherman gradually regained consciousness

and his vital signs stabilized

Classification
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Logistics
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
multiple naval vessels and helicopters
Activity
joint search and rescue operation for an injured fisherman
Location
sea area near Eastern Theater Command
Unit
Eastern Theater Command Navy, Zhengzhou Ship, Nantong Ship, Qiandao Lake Ship
Time
August 21, 22:51
Equipment
naval vesselshelicoptersmedical equipment
Summary

The Eastern Theater Command Navy conducted a joint search and rescue operation on August 21 for an injured fisherman in a sea area. Multiple naval vessels, including Zhengzhou Ship, Nantong Ship, and Qiandao Lake Ship, were deployed along with helicopters. The injured fisherman was successfully rescued and received medical attention after being transferred to a naval ship and then to a helicopter for further treatment.

Key Facts
  • A fishing vessel sent a distress signal due to an injured fisherman.
  • The Eastern Theater Command Navy deployed multiple ships and helicopters for rescue.
  • The injured fisherman was successfully transferred to a naval ship and then to a helicopter for medical treatment.