After the dramatic rescue of a German tourist who fell ill during a surfing lesson last week at Tonel beach in Sagres, the local lifeboat had to be called out today to rescue a suffering Turk.
The crew member was suffering from stomach pain and as he was onboard 33 miles south of Sagres the local lifeboat splashed into action to pinpoint and meet the 4,000 tonne Maltese registered oil and chemical tanker Bomar Venus.
The lifeboat reached the ship and took the groaning 33-year-old crew member aboard mid-ocean.
The Turk had severe pain in the abdominal region and having assesses his condition over the radio, his medical evacuation had been authorised.
The man later was admitted to hospital and according to the Navy, is "in a stable condition."
The operation was coordinated by the Coordination Centre for Maritime Search and Rescue in Lisbon in conjunction with the Captain of the Port of Lagos and the INEM - Emergency Patients Sea Guidance Center.
The lifeboat reached the Boman Venus at 06:20 and was back in port by 06:50, concluding a highly successful rescue operation.
