Archive image: A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew conducts a search and rescue demonstration Feb. 19, 2020, in Charleston, South Carolina.
The demonstration was performed for members of the media attending the State of the Coast Guard Address in Charleston.
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Dickinson
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew medevac a 33-year-old man from the recreation vessel Lulu in Wassaw Sound, Georgia after the man attempted to unground his vessel and made contact with the propeller. Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Coast Guard Sector Charleston watchstanders received a notification at 1:55 p.m., from Chatham County Marine Patrol officers, requesting air support to transfer the man.
A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew was launched, once on the scene the aircrew deployed the rescue swimmer to safely hoist the patient into the aircraft and transfer him to Savannah Memorial for further medical care.
“The urgency of the mission was a fantastic example of our ability to execute in the time of need,” said Lt. Hunter Shortly, Air Station Savannah. “Every member knew their roles and was able to perform above and beyond to facilitate a lifesaving medevac. I am extremely proud and grateful for all the hard work that came from Air Station Savannah.”
Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident and commercial salvage is working to clear the vessel.
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The MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew transferred the man to Savannah Memorial for further medical care.
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