Cape Town – A 72-year-old German tourist was airlifted from a cruise liner off Cape Agulhas on Sunday, November 10, after suffering a medical emergency.
The South African Air Force (SAAF) deployed a 22 Squadron Oryx helicopter, joined by National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) rescue swimmers and an EMS paramedic, who were hoisted onto the vessel to secure the patient.
“On arrival at the vessel an NSRI ASR rescue swimmer and the EMS rescue paramedic were hoisted onto the vessel.
“The patient had been secured by ships medical staff and after being loaded into a stretcher the patient, in a serious condition, was hoisted into the helicopter followed by the 2 rescue crew.
“The patient was airlifted to Ysterplaat Air Force Base where ER24 ambulance services, Life Healthcare response paramedics and Taurus Medical were in attendance,” NSRI said.
Multiple agencies collaborated to facilitate the rescue operation.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
