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September 17, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Last Updated: September 17, 2016 | 12:00 AM

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JEDDAH — The Saudi Coast Guard evacuated a sick Japanese sailor from a ship in the Red Sea to provide help to him. The Coast Guard received the call for help from the ship and immediately a boat was sent to the location and it evacuated the patient to a hospital in Jeddah. The sailor is reported to be in stable condition. — SG

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Japanese sailor evacuated

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