Sunday, November 11, 2018

CG medevacs man from Lake Borgne


NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 52-year-old male from a fishing vessel on Lake Borgne, La., on Nov. 11. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at 7 a.m. about the man, who was reportedly going in-and-out of consciousness. The CG diverted an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter/crew from CG Air Station New Orleans. The crew hoisted the man aboard around 9:40 a.m., and transported him in stable condition to University Hospital in New Orleans. (Source: Coast Guard 11/11/18) Lake Borgne is located immediately east of Chalmette, La.