"I am the happy mother of Theo, a 15-year-old boy who has his whole life ahead of him, only thanks to your great team who saved him.
...and brings the boy upstairs with him
The professionalism, training and timely efforts of your wonderful team are the only reason he is still here."
The child seems unconscious
What happened. The British family is on a sailing trip in mid-August when their 15-year-old son Theo gets an insulin shock. His life is in danger: Theo needs medical help as soon as possible. The nearest coast, the island of Ponza in the Tyrrhenian Sea, is too far away.
Arrived at the helicopter...
...Further treatment in hospital
Severely low blood sugar can lead to fainting in people with diabetes. There is a risk of respiratory and circulatory failure.
"Sono la fortunata madre di Theo, ragazzo di 15anni che ha tutta la vita davanti a sè solo grazie alla vostra fantastica squadra che lo ha salvato. Professionalità,formazione e tempestività decisionale del vostro meraviglioso equipaggio sono l'unico motivo per cui è ancora qui" https://t.co/08TFfwiecW
Mission for the coast guard in Italy. The crew of the Nemo 11-07 helicopter is Theo's only chance. A boat would be too slow. A rescuer rappels down and takes the boy on board. On land, the child receives further successful treatment at the military airport, Latina.
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