CG medevacs woman from cruise ship

NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard medically evacuated an 81-year-old woman from a Gulf of Mexico-bound cruise ship near mile marker 50 on the Mississippi River around Pointe a la Hache, La., April 13. CG Sector New Orleans directed the launch of a MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew to the Carnival Glory cruise ship. The woman, who was experiencing heart attack-like symptoms, was transported to West Jefferson Hospital in Marrero around 9 p.m. She was reported in stable condition. (Source: Coast Guard 04/13/19)