January 16, 2023 - Maritime Rescue

In the early hours of January 16, the 4th Wing of the ROCAF Air Rescue Group received orders to dispatch an EC-225 helicopter to the waters outside Chiayi for a maritime rescue mission. The 2 crew members boarded the helicopter at 0420hrs and returned safely to Chiayi AFB at 0557hrs, the casualties were then evacuated by a Fire Department ambulance to receive medical care. This entire operation perfectly exemplifies the ROCAF’s commitment to humanitarian aid.

An EC-225 helicopter was dispatched on a sortie to rescue a Taiwanese fishing vessel at the waters outside Chiayi.

The Air Rescue Group rescued a Taiwanese fishing vessel at the waters outside Chiayi.

The 2 crew members of the fishing vessel were successfully rescued during the sortie.

The helicopter returned safely to Chiayi AFB, where the casualties were then evacuated by a Fire Department ambulance to receive medical care.

Source: ROCAF Facebook page (Jan. 16, 2023)

Update：2026-04-20

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