Updated: Man rescued by helicopter after falling in Gharghur valley
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A man was hoisted to safety on an Italian Military Mission helicopter after falling and suffering fractures in a valley near the Victoria Lines in Gharghur.
The incident happened earlier this morning. The Armed Forces of Malta were informed by Mater Dei Hospital that a person fell in the vicinity of the Victoria Heights Valley, limits of Madliena.
The Civil Protection Department asked the AFM for a helicopter and retired ex-AFM serviceman 'Tiny' Xuereb, who was on site, rendered first assistance. He contacted the AFM and informed them that the injured man, 30-year-old, Johann Sant, was suffering from fractures.
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Fabio Giangolini
Nov 10th 2009, 23:09
Well done to the Italian and Maltese crew of the Italian Military Mission AB-212 helicopter who carried out the rescue.
duncan Tanti
Nov 10th 2009, 13:40
A big well done shall go to the afm staff involved in the operation.
Roderick Micallef
Nov 10th 2009, 12:53
Hope that who ever was involved in the accident has a speedy recovery, and as always, a huge thanks to the Civil Protection Department members that are always present whenever an accident happens.