NOLA CG medevac’s fisherman

NEW ORLEANS – A Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans-based HH-65 ‘Dolphin’ helicopter rescue crew medevaced a man from a fishing boat 17 miles south of Southwest Pass on March 24. The crew picked up the fisherman, who had been reportedly complaining of abdominal pain for three days. The fishing boat had tied up to a nearby oil platform; and the ailing man was transported to the facility’s helicopter pad. CG crewmembers brought the man directly to West Jefferson Medical Center. His condition was unknown. “This case illustrates why it is imperative to recognize the first signs of an emergency or survival situation and take immediate steps to mitigate risks or call for help,” said Lt. Cale Jurin, co-pilot of the helicopter. “In this case, the fisherman was lucky to be close to Good Samaritans on South Pass.” (Coast Guard 03/24/15)