A 7-year-old was evacuated from the Disney Wish cruise ship after experiencing acute abdominal pain. According to CBS12, the U.S. Coast Guard was dispatched on Sunday to provide urgent assistance in what quickly turned from a leisurely vacation to a health scare at sea.
The call for help was answered by the Air Station Miami aircrew, who carried out the delicate operation. Images emerged of the USCG helicopter making landfall alongside the cruise ship, before the child and their parent were airlifted and transported to the safety of Jackson North Hospital in Miami. The situation unfolded under clear skies, where a family’s bout with distress was met with rapid and professional care from rescuers.
Details on the child's condition were not immediately available, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the unexpected turns life can take, and the importance of prompt medical response - even amidst the vast expanse of the ocean. In a post on X by the USCG Southeast, they simply stated, "#Medevac A @USCG Air Station Miami aircrew medically evacuated a 7-year-old from a cruise ship, Sun., after #D7 watchstanders received a report of a child suffering from abdominal pain."
#Medevac A @USCG Air Station Miami aircrew medically evacuated a 7-year-old from a cruise ship, Sun., after #D7 watchstanders received a report of a child suffering from abdominal pain. The child and their parent were transported to Jackson North Hospital. #SAR pic.twitter.com/3zYba6Wenz
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) August 25, 2024
