Air Force helicopter airlifts cruise ship passenger, 82, nearly 140 miles off coast
Published date: Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:04:06 +0700This is the dramatic moment a military helicopter airlifts an elderly cruise ship passenger from a vessel nearly 140 miles offshore during a medical emergency.
The Portuguese Air Force carried out the operation around 222 kilometres (138 miles) from Porto Santo, Portugal, on April 7.
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Porto Santo, Portugal |
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07/04/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP177699 |
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Duration: 00:53 |
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Rating: News safe |
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