High sea rescue off Richards Bay
The injured crewman was transported to hospital in a stable condition
FOLLOWING a request for assistance, a Filipino crewman was successfully rescued by the NSRI off the bulk carrier MV Danjin amid four to five metre swells and strong winds.
The rescue occurred at about 1.30pm today (Wednesday) after the crewman had suffered an amputated index finger while aboard the vessel.
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NSRI Richards Bay duty coxswain Jacques Kruger received the call and immediately launched the sea rescue craft Spirit of Richards Bay, and was accompanied by a Meditrax paramedic.
On arrival, the 23-year-old patient was transferred onto the NSRI rescue craft and his wound re-dressed.
He was then transferred to the NSRI base and then on to hospital by ambulance in a stable condition, for further treatment.
