Sunday, October 10, 2021

CG medevacs cruise passenger

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard medically evacuated (mevaced) a passenger from the cruise ship Carnival Glory about 87 miles SW of New Orleans on Oct. 9. CG Sector New Orleans received a call Saturday night from the cruise ship stating that a 45-year-old male passenger was reportedly suffering from internal complications and needed medical care. A CG Air Station New Orleans MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew was launched. The aircrew hoisted the passenger, and transported him to University Medical Center New Orleans. (Source: Coast Guard 10/10/21)

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