Tragic Fall: Philippine Sailor Dies at Paradip Port

A 26-year-old Filipino sailor, Azarcon Earl Wilhelm Curao, died after a fall from a ship crane at Paradip Port, Odisha. Curao, part of the MV Yukad, was taken to Paradip Port Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. An investigation is ongoing, and repatriation arrangements are being made.

Tragic Fall: Philippine Sailor Dies at Paradip Port
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A sailor from the Philippines died after falling from a ship crane while cleaning it at the Paradip Port, police said on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Azarcon Earl Wilhelm Curao (26). He was a part of the MV Yukad, which was anchored at Paradip Port to load coal.

The sailor was brought ashore by a boat from the anchorage zone and taken to Paradip Port Hospital, an official said, adding, despite prompt medical attention, he died upon arrival at the facility.

Babita Dehuri, the inspector in-charge of Marine Police Station in Nehru Bangla province, said an investigation is underway.

The Philippine embassy has been contacted, and arrangements are being made to repatriate Curao's body, police said.

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