By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, March 13: A 37-year-old man sustained a right leg injury after being struck by a trawl board while fishing in the waters off Belawai last Monday (March 10).
The victim, a crew member of the Local Fishing Vessel (VNT) SF1-4864, was successfully evacuated by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone through a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation.
According to Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone Director, Maritime Commander Gilbert Tinggak anak Numpang, the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) Kuching received a phone call from an officer of the Sarawak Department of Marine Fisheries, reporting that a Class C VNT crew member was bleeding from his right leg while fishing.
Upon arrival at the jetty, the victim, who was in a weakened condition, was immediately rushed to the Tanjung Manis Health Clinic for further treatment.
For any information, complaints, or maritime emergencies, the public can contact the Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone Operations Centre at 011-35727765 or the emergency line at 999 for immediate response. – DayakDaily
