The Coast Guard has supported several humanitarian missions around the world including the tsunami disaster in the Pacific Ocean.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Brandyn Hill.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Coast Guard medevac a 34-year-old crewmember from the cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, 80 nautical miles west of Tampa, Thursday.
An Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60T Jayhawk Medium-Range Recovery Helicopter (MRR) aircrew flew the man to Tampa General Hospital in stable condition.
A Coast Guard flight surgeon recommended the man be brought ashore.
The Coast Guard encourages all mariners to have reliable forms of communication in the event of emergencies.
U.S. Coast Guard video.
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“This situation was an outstanding example of the how our watchstanders and aircrews work together to respond to any and all calls for help at sea.” said Chief Warrant Officer Jonathon Trude, Sector St. Petersburg watchstander, “The ability of watchstanders in St. Petersburg to assess the situation, recognize the proximity of the Serenade and launch the aircraft resulted in a positive outcome.”
The Coast Guard encourages all mariners to have reliable forms of communication in the event of emergencies.
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