Yesterday, a Coast Guard Sector San Diego helicopter crew performed a successful medical evacuation of a 64-year-old passenger from a fishing boat, the Pride, which was located 40 miles offshore.
The operation ensued after the Joint Harbor Operations Center watchstanders got the distress call from the vessel, reporting the crew member's sudden onset of health issues per the US Coast Guard.
Due to the passenger's condition, it was decided that a medevac was required within four hours. Thus, a Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) medic was dispatched on the helicopter with the crew.
At the scene, the patient was hoisted and transported back to Coast Guard Sector San Diego, subsequently receiving the necessary medical treatment.
The patient was handed over to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) upon arrival and transferred to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he remained under treatment and in stable condition as disclosed by the Coast Guard.
