The man reportedly sustained an arm injury while aboard the vessel and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for a higher level of care.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
MIAMI — A Coast Guard Air Station Miami MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew medevac a mariner (man) with an arm injury from a 100-foot supply vessel approximately 70 nautical miles southeast of Key West. Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Coast Guard 7th District (Coast Guard Southeast) watchstanders received the initial report approximately 3:20 p.m.
The Coast Guard watchstanders diverted an Air Station Miami HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane aircrew on patrol to assisted during the medevac mission..
Once on the scene, the MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew deployed the rescue swimmer, safely hoisted the injured mariner and transported him to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel awaiting at Jackson Memorial Hospital for a higher level of care.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
“This case highlighted the complex coordination and teamwork the U.S. Coast Guard employs to carry out dynamic missions,” said Lt. Cmdr. Josh Forteza, a MH-65 pilot and aircraft commander. “Diverting an airborne HC-144 aircraft crew allowed critical information to be relayed quickly to the MH-65 crew, enabling us to arrive on scene nearly 70 miles offshore, fully prepared to conduct the medevac of a critically ill patient. Coordination with Coast Guard Seventh District watchstanders and hospital staff ensured a smooth transfer of care.”
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