Mokpo Coast Guard Rescues Crew Member Injured on Head During Fish Hold Operation

Deck-Caught Fish Falls on Crew Member's Head During Work

Mokpo Coast Guard is transporting a crew member who injured his head during fish hold operations on the 22nd. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] A crew member working inside a ship's fish hold was injured on the head by suddenly fallen catch, prompting the Coast Guard to launch an emergency rescue.

According to the Mokpo Coast Guard on the 23rd, at around 3:22 PM the previous day, A (male, in his 50s), who was working inside the fish hold of a vessel near the Dongmyeong Port Fisheries Cooperative Auction Market in Mokpo City,

was reported to have sustained a head injury from fallen catch inside the fish hold and was complaining of severe headache.

The Coast Guard arrived at the scene within 3 minutes of receiving the report, checked the patient's condition, and used a stretcher to safely transport Mr. A to land to prevent secondary injuries.

Mr. A, who complained of headache, was transferred by the 119 ambulance team to a large hospital in Mokpo for a detailed examination.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official stated, “Thanks to the prompt report and response by nearby crew members immediately after the accident, the emergency patient was safely transported to land,” and urged, “When working on a vessel, please always check the surrounding safety conditions.”

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