Rescue on the high seas: sick fishermen urgently needs help!

On April 13, 2023, the BP 81 Potsdam provided medical help at sea for a diseased crew member of a Dutch fishing vehicle.
On April 13, 2023, the BP 81 Potsdam provided medical help at sea for a diseased crew member of a Dutch fishing vehicle. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Rescue on the high seas: sick fishermen urgently needs help!

Cuxhaven, Deutschland - On April 13, the Federal Police Inspection See Cuxhaven received an urgent emergency call from a fishing vehicle that contacted a Dutch fishing vehicle. On board the ship is a diseased crew member who urgently needed medical care. The BP 81 Potsdam operating ship hurried to help and brought a control team on board to check the condition of the crew member.

After consulting the Funkertischeischärzliche advisory service in Cuxhaven, it was decided that the patient could stay on board, but should drive directly to the next port, the held. The fishing vehicle immediately took a course on the Dutch port to enable the person to get a quick medical treatment.

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OrtCuxhaven, Deutschland