12 November 2014
The National Sea Rescue Institute in Simonstown was activated following a crewman who was suffering chest injuries.
NSRI Spokesperson Craig
Lambinon said the man had reportedly fell into a fish bin while their catch was
being poured into the fish bin, causing him to subsequently get buried under
the fish.
Lambinon said on arrival
on-scene the EMS technical rescue team and NSRI rescuers were transferred
aboard the LINCOLN and treatment for suspected fractured ribs was administered
by the EMS paramedics to the 39 year old fisherman from Vanwyksvlei in the
Northern Cape.
Lambinon said the patient was
secured into a specialised Stokes basket stretcher and transferred aboard our
sea rescue craft and medical treatment was continued en route to our sea rescue
station in Simons Town.
“On arrival in Simons Town
harbour, at 01h00, the patient has been transferred into an EMS ambulance
and transported to the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital in a stable
condition for further treatment Lambinon added.
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