RAMSI Rescues Woman From Rough Seas

RAMSI Rescues Woman From Rough Seas

RAMSI’s Participating Police Force (PPF) have rescued a 30 year old woman, after she spent more than 24 hours alone in a canoe lost at sea.

Following reports of a boat carrying three passengers missing at sea, the Commander of RAMSI’s Participating Police Force, Wayne Buchhorn, approved the use of PPF boats and helicopters to conduct a search of the area.

Patricia Graham had remained alone in a canoe when her companions swam for two and a half hours to reach Savo Island to call for help.

Ms Graham was eventually located on Tuesday after an intense 24 hour search in very rough seas. She was taken to the RAMSI medical facility, ASPEN, where she was treated for dehydration.

Ms Graham said yesterday that she had been very frightened but had prayed to God, especially when sharks surrounded the canoe and strong waves caused water to build up inside the vessel.

“I would like to thank RAMSI for finding me and the medical team at ASPEN for making me better and thank you to God who answered my prayers,” she said.

This rescue effort is one of many undertaken by PPF.

For those who are travelling by boat, it is important to ensure other people know when you are leaving and when you are expected to return, to carry safety equipment and to travel when the weather is safe and calm.

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