Timely rescue of fishermen bitten by sea snakes in the southern sea

On September 19, the Command of Coast Guard Region 3 said that Ship 276, while on patrol, inspection, and control duty at sea, promptly approached and rescued a fisherman who was bitten by a sea snake while fishing in the southern sea.

Ship KG-91423TS is fishing at sea. Photo: CSB

At about 9:20 a.m. the same day, Ship 276 of the Coast Guard Region 3 Command received a distress signal from fishing boat KG-91423TS captained by fisherman Tran Thanh Long (from An Giang ). On board was fisherman Le Van Tri (residing in My Phu Dong commune, An Giang province) who was bitten on the hand by a sea snake and is in critical condition.

Medical ship 276 examines and gives first aid to fisherman Le Van Tri. Photo: CSB

Immediately after receiving the information, Ship 276 quickly arrived at the scene to check and deploy a boat to take the medical team to the emergency room. Upon examination, the patient was conscious but mildly agitated, with high blood pressure, rapid pulse, and pain and swelling in the bitten arm.

The medical team bandaged the wound, administered IV fluids, injected painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and blood pressure medications, temporarily stabilizing the patient’s condition. However, doctors recommended that the patient be brought ashore soon for further intensive treatment.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/bien-dao-viet-nam/kip-thoi-cap-cuu-ngu-dan-bi-ran-bien-can-tren-vung-bien-phia-nam-20250919195804572.htm