VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 50-miles off Atlantic City, N.J.

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 05/16/2017 01:30 PM EDT

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May 16, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District PA Detachment Atlantic City
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Atlantic City
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VIDEO RELEASE: Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 50-miles off Atlantic City, N.J.

 Medieval off Atlantic City

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PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard medevacced a fisherman who was reportedly suffering stroke-like symptoms approximately 50-miles off the coast of New Jersey, Tuesday.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay were notified that a fisherman aboard the 90-foot scallop boat Frank & Maria needed medical attention.

An MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew was dispatched from Air Station Atlantic City and arrived on-scene and hoisted the man at approximately 8:40 a.m.

Coast Guard rescuers brought the man to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center for medical attention. 

 

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