The 15-year-old male was medical evacuated from Shi Shi Beach and transported to Air Station Port Angeles where he was transferred to EMS for further care.
U.S. Coast Guard photo.
SEATTLE – A Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles MH-65E Dolphin helicopter aircrew conducted the rescue (medevac) of a 15-year-old teen (male) from Shi Shi Beach in the Olympic National Park. Friday, July 10, 2026.
The Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles personnel received a request for assistance from the National Park Services (NPS) at 5:11 p.m. requesting a helicopter medevac (medical evacuation) for a 15-year-old male experiencing severe abdominal pain and vomiting.
The MH-65E Dolphin Short-Range Recovery Helicopter aircrew arrived on scene at 6:45 p.m., deployed the rescue swimmer and conducted a 110-foot hoist to rescue the teen. Once onboard, the MH-65E aircrew transported the patient to Air Station Port Angeles and transferred him to emergency medical services (EMS). He was taken to Olympic Medical Center for futher care.
“This rescue highlights the close relationship between the Coast Guard and the National Park Service,” said Lt. Cmdr. Cori Sanchez, operations officer, Air Station Port Angeles. “Thanks to the timely notification of a ranger at Olympic National Park, we were able to provide assistance in a remote area and ensure the individual was swiftly transported for medical care.”
The boy was transported to Air Station Port Angeles and transferred to emergency medical services (EMS) for further care.
U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Briana Carter.
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Port Angeles.
U.S. Coast Guard Northwest.
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area.
The weather at the time of the medevac was 55 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 knot winds.
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