Coast Guard medevacs fisherman in the vicinity of Key West

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 01/26/2019 05:03 PM EST

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Coast Guard medevacs fisherman in the vicinity of Key West

 

MIAMI—The Coast Guard medevaced a 38-year-old fisherman Saturday in the vicinity of Key West.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key West received a call from the 43-foot fishing vessel, Lucky Charm, stating a passenger was reportedly suffering from medical complications.

A Coast Guard Station Key West 45-foot Response Boat—Medium boatcrew arrived on scene, embarked the passenger and transferred him to awaiting emergency medical services in stable condition for further medical care.

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