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High sea rescue off Richards Bay

The injured crewman was transported to hospital in a stable condition

November 8, 2017
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute
NSRI rescue craft Spirit of Richards Bay approaching the bulk carrier MV Danjin

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.

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November 8, 2017
Tamlyn Jolly Less than a minute

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Tamlyn Cramer

With a background in publishing in the UK, Tamlyn has been in the news industry since 2013, working her way up from journalist to sub-editor. She holds a diploma in journalism from the London School of Journalism. Tamlyn has a passion for hard environmental news, and has covered many such stories during her time at the Zululand Observer. She is passionate about the written word and helping others polish their skill.
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