Mokpo Coast Guard Urgently Transports Two Island Patients... 102 Rescued So Far This Year

A Mokpo Coast Guard officer transporting an emergency patient. Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard

The Mokpo Coast Guard is continuing to play a key role in maintaining maritime safety, including the recent emergency transportation of two patients from island regions.

On April 6, the Mokpo Coast Guard received a request for rescue and emergency transport for Mr. A (in his 80s), who was experiencing difficulty moving along with symptoms of high blood pressure and paralysis on Heuksando in Sinan County, Jeollanam-do, and for Mr. B (in his 70s), who showed symptoms of low blood pressure and shock on Jodo in Jindo County.

The Coast Guard immediately deployed patrol vessels and coastal rescue boats to safely board the patients and their guardians, transporting them to the nearest ports and harbors. The patients were then handed over to the waiting 119 emergency medical team and swiftly transferred to the hospital.

In island regions, the speed at which emergency patients can be transported to mainland hospitals is a critical factor that determines their survival.

An official from the Mokpo Coast Guard stated, "We respond quickly to emergencies to protect the lives and safety of island residents," adding, "We will continue to do our utmost to support maritime emergency transport."

Meanwhile, the Mokpo Coast Guard has transported a total of 102 emergency patients so far this year.

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