Rescued at Sea - Coastguard Helicopter SAR
11 décembre 2020 · 2 min · 5K vues · Atlantic Ocean
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
During a yacht delivery from Portugal to the UK, a crew member named Gordon suffered a head injury after falling backward down the companionway at the start of his night watch.0:28 The vessel encountered a moderate Atlantic swell at the time of the accident.0:25 Crew members administered immediate aid and initiated a mayday call.0:35 Gordon remained immobilized in pain for three hours until a search and rescue helicopter arrived.0:39 The rescue team boarded the yacht and performed an emergency medical evacuation due to suspected internal bleeding.0:45 Medical staff at the hospital observed and tested Gordon for two days, ultimately diagnosing him with whiplash.1:15 Skipper Steve and crew member Jake diverted the yacht to the nearest harbor to await his discharge.1:24 Gordon recovered sufficiently to fly back to the UK.1:35 Maintaining clear companionway access and securing crew during night watches remains critical for preventing serious injury during offshore passages.
Plus de vidéos de Halcyon Yachts - International Yacht Delivery
De Halcyon Yachts - International Yacht Delivery — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.