An octogenarian resident in Sinui-do, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, suffered a fracture injury and was urgently transported by the Mokpo Coast Guard. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

An octogenarian resident in Sinui-do, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, suffered a fracture injury and was urgently transported by the Mokpo Coast Guard. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station announced on the 9th that it urgently transported resident A (83, female) living in Sinui-do, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do at around 7:55 PM on the 8th.


The emergency patient A fell down steep stairs after spending the evening with village elders at the senior center and was urgently transported due to a right hip fracture.


With the help of the maritime police, A was transported to Mokpo Hanguk Hospital, where she is undergoing detailed examinations and treatment.


A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “We will do our best to protect the precious lives of island residents in medical blind spots by promptly transporting emergency patients.”



Meanwhile, this year, Mokpo Maritime Police Station has played a vital role as an ambulance on the sea by urgently transporting 325 emergency patients using helicopters and patrol vessels in island areas and at sea.


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