Indian Coast Guard (ICG) evacuated a critically-ill patient from Agatti, Lakshadweep late on Wednesday, the defence ministry said here on Thursday. The 68-year old patient was diagnosed with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and type 2 respiratory failure and was in need of immediate medical evacuation, it said.
Giving details, officials said ICG District Headquarters at Kochi, in coordination with its Lakshadweep Headquarters and the Lakshadweep Administration, launched a Dornier aircraft and
medically escorted the patient to the General Hospital Ernakulam, Kochi.The swift and successful medical evacuation is part of the consistent support extended by the ICG to the Lakshadweep administration and the Islanders towards ensuring safety of life and sustained connectivity with the mainland, upholding the ICG motto, 'Vayam Rakshamah' - We Protect.
