Nicosia, Cyprus. A police helicopter airlifted a patient from a ship 125 nautical miles south of Limassol to Nicosia General Hospital early Friday after the “Nearchos” search and rescue plan was activated.
Rescue operation
The joint rescue coordination centre (JRCC) activated the plan at around 2.15am, mobilising a police helicopter with a specialised nurse from the state health services organistion (Okypy)’s special airlift team.
Arrival at hospital
The patient arrived at Nicosia General Hospital at 8.30am.
What do you think the activation of the “Nearchos” plan shows about emergency response coordination?