Danish military evacuates U.S. submariner who needed urgent medical care off Greenland
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Key Points:
- Denmark's Joint Arctic Command evacuated a U.S. submarine crew member near Nuuk, Greenland, for urgent medical treatment via a Danish Seahawk helicopter.
- The crew member was transferred to a hospital in Nuuk, highlighting Denmark's capability to provide medical care in its Arctic territory.
- U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to send a hospital ship to Greenland, claiming many residents are sick and lack adequate healthcare.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen defended Denmark's healthcare system, emphasizing free and equal access to medical treatment for all, including Greenland residents.
- Tensions have risen recently between Denmark and the U.S. over Trump's suggestions of a possible American takeover of Greenland, straining historically strong NATO ties.
