Helping Hands in a Remote Lagoon (Sailing Nandji) Ep 91
9 August 2018 · 21 min · 36K views · Longan Island, Ninigo Islands
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe anchors at Longan Island in the Ninigo Islands of Papua New Guinea, where they provide medical aid to a local boy suffering from a severe moray eel bite.0:46 Lacking professional medical facilities, the crew cleans the deep lacerations, applies Betadine, and uses butterfly clips to close the wounds.3:00 During their stay, the crew engages with the local community, participating in spearfishing with handmade rubber-powered spear guns, visiting the community school to donate books and sports equipment, and learning about local agriculture, including the cultivation of cassava and sweet potatoes.7:37 The crew also repairs their vessel's failing freshwater pump before departing for Indonesia.16:23 The experience highlights the self-sufficiency of the Ninigo community, who rely on traditional boat building, gardening, and fishing for survival.13:25
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