Woman with stroke symptoms rescued from cruise ship off the coast of Lisbon

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The Portuguese Navy coordinated a search and rescue operation on Tuesday afternoon, August 13, for a 71-year-old woman who was aboard the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship.

The cruise ship was sailing 200 nautical miles (equivalent to 371 kilometers) southwest of Lisbon.

According to a statement from the Portuguese Navy, the request for assistance was made by the ship, which reported that the passenger was showing signs of a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), commonly known as a stroke.

In coordination with the Portuguese Air Force, which deployed an EH-101 helicopter from Squadron 751 for the operation, the rescue was carried out. “The helicopter landed around 4:00 PM at Figo Maduro Airport, and the passenger was transported to a hospital,” the statement concluded.

Iris Lavan
Iris Lavan
With a background as a consultant in the medical industry, Iris Lavan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Portugal Pulse. Iris also runs a company in Tel Aviv offering marketing, business development, content creation and public relations services. She holds a degree in economics and management, giving her a solid grounding in business strategy and financial planning. Iris' commitment to Portugal Pulse is reflected not only in her consulting career, but also in her impact on the Portugale media landscape in Israel. She was an interviewer for Hadshot Portugal חדשות פורטוגל, a media outlet that broadcasts news about Portugal in Hebrew, where she provided valuable information on current affairs, healthcare and the economy. Since July 2023, Iris has also been part of the Portugal Pulse team.

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