Nguyen Van Tay, 39, from Tam Nam Quan ward, Hoai Nhontownship, the south-central province of Binh Dinh, underwent a surgery at themedical centre on Song Tu Tay island, Truong Sa district, Khanh Hoa province.
The fisherman was then allowed to return to his boatfor further care.
On January 13, Truong Sa’s health centre also providedemergency aid for another fisherman from Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province,who also met an occupational accident./.