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Medevac off Chubut

On Aug 3, 2025, a helicopter medevaced a sick crew member from the 'Pedrito' in the waters of Chubut, almost 300 km off the coast of Rawson. The operation was carried out by the Argentine Naval Prefecture. A 19-year-old man who suffered abdominal pain. The captain of the fishing vessel alerted Prefecture personnel by radio about the crew member's condition, who was experiencing epigastric pain, dizziness, and vomiting. After evaluating the case, the force's medical professionals ordered his immediate transfer to land due to the risk of complications. To carry out the medevac, a helicopter with specialized personnel and a support plane were mobilized. The aircraft reached the ship's position, where a medical basket was used to lift the patient and stabilize him. He was then transferred to Trelew Airport. From there, an ambulance took him to the local hospital, where he remained under medical observation. Report with photo and video: https://www.adnsur.com.ar/sociedad/emergencia-en-el-mar--un-helicoptero-y-un-avion-rescataron-a-un-tripulante-enfermo-en-aguas-de-chubut_a688fb55ac498c8c55bf02878