Indian Navy's Heroic Rescue in Choppy Waters

The Indian Navy rescued a critically injured Chinese mariner from a cargo ship off Mumbai's coast. The airlift operation, executed amid challenging weather conditions, resulted in timely medical treatment, stabilizing the mariner. China's Foreign Ministry expressed heartfelt appreciation for India's swift humanitarian response.

The Indian Navy has garnered praise from China for rescuing a critically injured Chinese mariner off the Mumbai coast on Thursday. The mariner, who suffered heavy blood loss, was airlifted by an Indian naval helicopter amid choppy waters and strong winds from a bulk carrier 370 km away from Mumbai.

According to a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the mariner is now in stable condition and recovering back in China. 'The Indian side swiftly came to his rescue and provided him with timely medical treatment,' said spokesperson Lin Jian during a media briefing.

The rescue operation, coordinated by Mumbai's Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) and despite geopolitical tensions, involved airlifting the mariner from the Panama-flagged bulk carrier 'Zhong Shan Men'. He was then transported to an air station and subsequently to a hospital for further medical care.

(With inputs from agencies.)