Mokpo Coast Guard Urgently Evacuates Island Resident Suspected of Appendicitis Symptoms

An emergency patient suspected of appendicitis occurred in Jodo, Jindo-gun, and the Coast Guard urgently transported them. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] A woman in her 30s who showed suspected appendicitis symptoms in Jodo, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, was urgently transported by the Coast Guard.

According to Mokpo Coast Guard Station (Chief Im Jae-su) on the 28th, at 2:34 PM on the 27th, a report was received requesting transport for resident A (female, in her 30s) in Jodo, Jindo-gun, based on the health center director's opinion that appendicitis was suspected.

The Coast Guard dispatched a coastal rescue boat from the local police substation, boarded A and her guardian at Changyu Port in Jodo, and swiftly transported them to Seomang Port in Jindo, handing them over to the waiting 119 ambulance team at 3:30 PM.

With the Coast Guard's assistance, A was transferred to a hospital in Mokpo, underwent detailed examinations, and is currently receiving treatment.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official stated, "We will do our utmost to ensure the swift transport of emergency patients who are injured or ill in island villages and at sea and require help."

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