PPA received a notification that help was needed near Vaindloo Island. There were two men in danger on the tanker. They felt unwell after painting work.
One man lost consciousness. The other man was still conscious. The PPA crew quickly went to the tanker.
The 26-year-old man had died. The 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital. Both were Indian citizens.
PPA conducts many rescue operations annually. They help people from ships and submarines.
The helicopter crew saw a Russian warship near the tanker. The Russian ship asked what was happening. After the conversation, the ship left.