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A helicopter landed on the rocks of Hvar, rescuing a woman who had fallen ill on the beach.
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A helicopter landed on the rocks of Hvar, rescuing a woman who had fallen ill on the beach.

A dramatic rescue operation took place on Hvar, Croatia, when a helicopter from the emergency medical services landed on rocks to save a woman who had collapsed on a beach. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM in Zaval, where the woman, believed to be under 40 years old, suddenly fell ill after drinking coffee with her husband. Witnesses described the woman as unconscious, fully submerged in water, and showing signs of distress. Her husband called for emergency services but struggled to use his phone. A bystander helped by turning the woman onto her side to prevent choking and called 112. Emergency responders initially planned to reach the woman via a nearby pier, but delays led to the decision to land the helicopter on the rocks. The helicopter arrived within 18 minutes, landing just a meter above the ground while hovering. The medical team provided immediate care, and the woman showed signs of life shortly afterward. Pilot Igor Delić explained that such maneuvers are standard procedures for emergency helicopters.

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A helicopter landed on the rocks of Hvar, rescuing a woman who had fallen ill on the beach.

A dramatic rescue operation took place on Hvar, Croatia, when a helicopter from the emergency medical services landed on rocks to save a woman who had collapsed on a beach. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM in Zaval, where the woman, believed to be under 40 years old, suddenly fell ill after drinking coffee with her husband. Witnesses described the woman as unconscious, fully submerged in water, and showing signs of distress. Her husband called for emergency services but struggled to use his phone. A bystander helped by turning the woman onto her side to prevent choking and called 112. Emergency responders initially planned to reach the woman via a nearby pier, but delays led to the decision to land the helicopter on the rocks. The helicopter arrived within 18 minutes, landing just a meter above the ground while hovering. The medical team provided immediate care, and the woman showed signs of life shortly afterward. Pilot Igor Delić explained that such maneuvers are standard procedures for emergency helicopters.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a medical emergency and rescue operation without overt ideological framing. While the event involves government-run emergency services, the focus remains on the operational details and the technical aspects of the rescue rather than political commentary or立场

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