Mokpo Coast Guard, Emergency Transfer of an 80s Island Resident

Choi Mo, a resident of Jodo, Jindo, Jeonnam, was urgently transported to a hospital by the Mokpo Coast Guard due to total body weakness. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Jeong Young-jin) announced on the 22nd that on the 21st at around 8:50 PM, they urgently transported Choi Mo (86 years old, female), who was experiencing full-body weakness and difficulty moving, from Jodo, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do.

Choi Mo suddenly became weak all over her body and unable to move while resting at home, so she visited a health center. The healthcare worker who checked her condition requested transportation to a hospital.

Upon receiving the report, the maritime police dispatched the Jindo Police Substation coastal rescue boat, boarded Choi at Changyu Port in Jodo, and quickly transported her to Seomang Port in Jindo, handing her over to the waiting 119 ambulance team at around 9:38 PM.

Choi Mo was transported to a hospital in Mokpo, where she is currently undergoing detailed examinations and treatment.

A Mokpo Maritime Police official stated, “This year, we have urgently transported 335 emergency patients from island areas and at sea using helicopters and patrol vessels. We will do our best to protect the precious lives of the people through the safest and fastest transportation.”

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