Denmark’s army says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for pressing medical remedy. Picture: Danish Joint Arctic Command/Fb
Denmark’s army says its arctic command forces evacuated a crew member of a U.S. submarine off the coast of Greenland for pressing medical remedy.
The Danish Joint Arctic Command, on its Fb web page, stated the crew member was evacuated on Saturday (February 21, 2026) some 7 nautical miles (13 kilometres) off Nuuk — the capital of the huge, ice-covered territory — and transferred to a hospital within the metropolis.
The crew member was retrieved by a Danish Seahawk helicopter that had been deployed on an inspection ship.
Additionally late on Saturday (February 21), U.S. President Donald Trump introduced plans to deploy a hospital ship to the Danish autonomous territory of Greenland, alleging that many individuals there are sick and never receiving care — prompting a defence of Denmark’s healthcare system from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
“Working with the unbelievable Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we’re going to ship a terrific hospital boat to Greenland to maintain the various people who find themselves sick, and never being taken care of there. It is on the best way!!!” Mr. Trump wrote on his Reality Social platform, referring to his particular envoy for Greenland.
The traditionally robust bilateral ties after World Conflict II between NATO allies Denmark and america have come below extreme pressure in current months as Mr. Trump ratcheted up discuss of a doable U.S. takeover of the mineral-rich and strategically positioned Arctic island.
Ms. Frederiksen defended Denmark’s well being care system on Sunday (February 22), writing on Fb that she was “blissful to reside in a rustic the place there may be free and equal entry to well being for all. The place it is not insurances and wealth that decide whether or not you get correct remedy.”
“You’ve got the identical strategy in Greenland,” she stated, earlier than including: “Pleased Sunday to you all” in entrance of a blushing, smiling emoji.
Printed – February 22, 2026 05:23 pm IST