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On June 21, 2023, a medical emergency unfolded involving the cargo vessel 'Hermann Oldendorff', which was navigating the waters from Nouadhibou towards Ponta da Madeira. The situation arose approximately 15 nautical miles eastsoutheast of Granadilla, prompting an urgent request for a medical evacuation of a critically ill crew member. The rescue coordination center in Tenerife, known as CCS Tenerife, quickly sprang into action, dispatching the SAR helicopter Helimer 205 to the scene. The helicopter successfully hoisted the patient aboard and transported him to Tenerife to receive necessary medical treatment, ensuring the crew member received timely care in a critical situation.