Border Guard Squadron 2, Da Nang City Border Guard coordinated smoothly with Da Nang 115 Emergency Center, promptly rescued and brought fisherman Dang Van To (63 years old) who suffered a serious accident while working at sea to shore safely.
The incident occurred at around 9:25 p.m. on May 5. The Da Nang City Border Guard Command received an urgent report about the case of Mr. Dang Van To, captain and owner of fishing boat DNa-90658-TS, residing in An Hai Nam ward, Son Tra district, who suddenly had an accident. At this time, Mr. To's ship was operating about 5 nautical miles from the Son Tra peninsula's lighthouse. The fishermen showed signs of hemiplegia, stiff mouth and exhaustion.
Immediately upon receiving the order, the 2nd Border Guard Squadron urgently mobilized a high-speed boat and a working group of 5 officers and soldiers directly commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Pham Trung Hieu, Squad Leader. The rescue force also has the participation of medical staff from the 115 Emergency Center, ready for all situations.
In the process of moving to the sea, the border ship continuously kept in touch and instructed the fishing vessels to carry the victim near the shore. When approaching fishing vessels, the team of doctors and nurses quickly boarded the train, conducted first aid, stabilized the health status for Mr. To.
At 23h50, the rescue boat of the Border Guard arrived at the Safety Border Guard Port. Fisherman Dang Van To was immediately transferred to the nearest medical facility for intensive care and treatment. The timely coordination and assertive action of the forces helped fishermen through the critical crisis.
