Previously, on the afternoon of August 31, while fishing in the sea 68 nautical miles from Truong Sa Island, Mr. Tran Di (70 years old, Hoai Nhon town, Binh Dinh province) had his leg wrapped in a fishing net, almost severing his right ankle. The patient was taken to Truong Sa Medical Center for emergency treatment by the BD 97652 TS ship.
The patient was then tested by a team of doctors at Truong Sa Medical Center for blood count, blood biochemistry, emergency abdominal ultrasound, rehydration, electrolytes, and antibiotics.
Currently, doctors at Truong Sa Medical Center are still consulting on the patient's health condition with Military Hospital 175.