ASTs regularly train to stay better prepared to perform rescues along the shore and open ocean.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Simpson.
SAN DIEGO — The Coast Guard medevac a 73-year-old man from the cruise ship Carnival Inspiration approximately 40 miles west of San Diego, Tuesday.
Carnival Inspiration crew contacted Coast Guard watchstanders at approximately 11:30 a.m. requesting assistance for a passenger who was experiencing complications from a pre-existing medical condition.
Coast Guard Sector San Diego Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstanders launched a Coast Guard Sector San Diego MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew.
As the flight mechanic, Palacio operates the hoist cable and communicates direction to the pilots during evolutions.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Simpson.
Once on scene, the Jayhawk crew lowered the rescue swimmer to the cruise ship to assess the patient. The helicopter crew then lowered a rescue basket to hoist the patient into the aircraft and transported him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla just after 1:30 p.m.
The patient was reported to be in stable condition.
ASTs regularly train to stay better prepared to perform rescues along the shore and open ocean.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Simpson.
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