What Crew Members Say About Uk14-Neeltje

On the evening of August 7, 2014, a dramatic rescue unfolded in Breskens when the KNRM lifeboat responded to a distress call regarding an injured fisherman on the fishing vessel 'Cornelia.' The fisherman sustained a serious injury from a heavy chain that fell on his shoulder. An ambulance was promptly dispatched to the scene, but low water levels at the Breskens port complicated the situation, making it challenging to transport the injured man onto the quay. In light of the difficulties faced by the ambulance crew, they requested the assistance of the KNRM lifeboat. The lifeboat, named 'Zeemanshoop,' was nearby and quickly moored alongside the trawler. With careful coordination, crew members from the lifeboat gently transferred the injured fisherman onto their vessel. Once aboard, the lifeboat sped towards the KNRM pontoon, where the fisherman was subsequently loaded onto a stretcher and handed over to the awaiting ambulance crew for further medical attention at the hospital. This swift and efficient response highlights the vital role of maritime rescue services in ensuring the safety of those at sea. For more details and images, visit the Dutch report: http://www.knrm.nl/service/reddingrapporten/assistentie-ambulance-op-viskotter-64a4afaeb3.