Centre rescues Bangladeshi patient from Abu Dhabi's Makasib Island

 Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), in conjunction with Abu Dhabi Police and the Critical Infrastructure and Coastal Protection Authority, on Saturday, conducted a medical evacuation mission for a Bangladeshi patient suffering from heart disease and difficulty in breathing.

In a report received from the Abu Dhabi Police operations room, it was reported that there was a Bangladeshi patient suffering from heart disease and difficulty in breathing on Makasib Island in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and had fallen ill and lost consciousness.

The case warranted an immediate response. The site was checked by the operation team of NSRC. With the capabilities of NSRC's search and rescue aircraft, the SAR team was able to evacuate the patient to Al Sila Hospital to receive the necessary treatment.