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MIAMI — A U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65E Dolphin rescue helicopter aircrew medevac a 81-year-old mariner (man) from a recreational vessel 15 nautical miles east of Sebastian Inlet. Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Coast Guard Sector Miami watchstanders received a notification from a 24-foot recreational vessel at approximately 10:30 a.m., reporting one of their passengers was suffering from severe chest pain and needed help.
The Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew arrived on the scene, deployed the rescue swimmer, hoisted the man and transferred him to awaiting emergency medical services (EMS) at Indian River Medical Center for further medical care.
“Communication amongst the captain of the vessel and the Coast Guard played a vital role in the success of this rescue,” said Lt. Cmdr. James Fennessey. “Our crew did a fantastic job of quickly diverting from our routine training to getting the patient to a higher level of care needed.”
The individual was transported to awaiting emergency medical services at Indian River Medical Center for further medical care.
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