CG medevacs man from OSV

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 27-year-old man from an offshore supply vessel March 9 about 45 nautical miles south of Point Au Fer, La. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report from the OSV Isabella Rose of a deckhand complaining of chest pains and abdominal discomfort. CGSNO directed the launch of an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans. The aircrew hoisted the patient onboard and transported him to West Jefferson Medical Center. The patient was reported to be in stable condition. (Source: Coast Guard 03/09/17)