Navy rescues a critically ill patient
 

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday (20), rendered assistance to transfer a critically ill fisherman ashore for treatment. The fisherman was onboard a multiday fishing vessel named ‘Nisal Putha’ which had ventured into the sea for fishing from the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour.

Acting swiftly upon information received from the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the Navy dispatched a Fast Attack Craft P 432 to rescue the patient. The naval personnel onboard reached 106 nautical miles off Dondra Point to rescue the patient. Having swiftly brought the patient to the Naval Base SLNS Dakshina, he was then rushed to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle for further medical treatment.