Black Hawk Helicopter Transports Heart for Transplant

The news in Croatian

1. prevesti
   prenijeti nešto ili nekoga s jednog mjesta na drugo. ↩︎
2. transplantacija  (f.)
   operacija presađivanja organa ili tkiva. ↩︎
3. helikopter  (m.)
   zračno vozilo s rotorom koje može lebdjeti na mjestu. ↩︎
4. baza  (f.)
   mjesto iz kojeg operira vojska ili neka služba. ↩︎
5. misija  (f.)
   poseban zadatak ili zadatak važnoga značaja. ↩︎
6. sposobnost  (f.)
   mogućnost ili kapacitet da se nešto učini. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: Where did the helicopter start its journey?

Question 2: What does the mission demonstrate about the Croatian Air Force?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
prevesti	transport
transplantacija  (f.)	transplantation
helikopter  (m.)	helicopter
baza  (f.)	base
misija  (f.)	mission
sposobnost  (f.)	ability

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In a remarkable operation demonstrating precision and speed, a Black Hawk UH-60M helicopter belonging to the Croatian Air Force undertook an emergency medical mission to transport a heart for transplant. The mission facilitated the transfer of a four-member transplant team and the organ between Zagreb and Split, according to the Ministry of Defence.

The operation commenced early in the morning when the helicopter lifted off from the Lučko military base at 8:30 a.m., carrying the medical team required for the heart extraction process. Destination was the helipad at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Split, where the heart was promptly extracted.

Following the successful explant procedure, the team with the transplant organ was flown back to Zagreb. The Black Hawk landed at the Dubrava Clinical Hospital‘s helipad by 12:50 p.m., ensuring the heart was delivered quickly and safely for the awaiting patient, who stood to gain a renewed chance at life.

This crucial mission was noted for its meticulous coordination, strict adherence to time constraints, and the professional acumen of the helicopter crew. Upon successful completion, the Ministry of Defence expressed pride and honour in participating in life-saving missions, highlighting the readiness and operational capabilities of the Croatian Air Force.

Pilot of the mission emphasized the demanding nature of such operations, which require tight coordination and respect for time-sensitive procedures, reiterating his pride in the team’s ability to fulfill their duties in saving lives.

The mission, requested by the transplant coordinator from the Ministry of Health, underscores the critical role that rapid medical transport plays in transplantation procedures, offering hope and new beginnings to patients on the waiting list.

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