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Rescue
Brazilian Air Force carries out mission to save man on foreign ship
Eurocopter EC725, called H-36 by FAB
MARCO AURÉLIO ESPARZ…, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rafael Ramos
8/12/2021
A man who was on a vessel from Malta, 120 nautical miles off the coast (about 216 km), needed help because he had abdominal pain, vomiting and weakness. The vessel's crew called for help.
The Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center (SALVAERO) Curitiba activated the third Squadron of the Eighth Aviation Group (3rd/8th GAV) – FAB's Puma Squadron, headquartered in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), and aboard the H-36 helicopter Caracal, took off for Canoas Air Base (BACO), in Rio Grande do Sul (RS). The rescue mission was carried out on Wednesday (11), at 7:35 am.
The patient was picked up by the SAR (Search and Rescue) team and placed on a stretcher. “The patient was monitored, evaluated, and then venipuncture and analgesia were performed to improve the condition. Upon arrival, we deliver the patient with relief from abdominal pain and more stable. Feeling of accomplishment, because we train so much so that at this moment we can fulfill our mission with excellence”, says Major Médica Carla.
The crew of the aircraft that performed the rescue reported a feeling of gratitude and emotion and added that training for this type of mission is extensive.
On the ground, the patient was delivered to a Samu ambulance and sent to the Nossa Senhora das Graças Hospital, in Canoas, to receive specialized care.
Photo during the rescue mission
Image: FAB
Vehicles used on the mission
Image: FAB
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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