Daring Overnight Air Rescue: Indian Navy's Swift MEDEVAC from Lakshadweep

The Indian Navy executed a crucial overnight medical evacuation from Lakshadweep, airlifting a critically ill child by Naval Dornier amid challenging weather. Starting from INS Garuda, Kochi, at 1:20 am, the mission successfully brought the patient to Kochi for immediate neurosurgical care early Thursday morning.

In a bold overnight mission, the Indian Navy executed a critical medical evacuation, airlifting a four-year-old patient from Lakshadweep to Kochi. The operation was initiated at 12:30 a.m. after a request from the Lakshadweep administration reached the Southern Naval Command.

Braving adverse weather conditions, a Naval Dornier took off from INS Garuda in Kochi at 01:20 a.m. The daring rescue saw the critically ill child airlifted from Agatti Island and transported safely to Kochi, touching down by 5:45 a.m.

Upon arrival, the patient was quickly transferred to the Civil Hospital for immediate neurosurgical management. Details on the patient's condition and subsequent treatment are still forthcoming.

(With inputs from agencies.)