Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel 200 miles south of Venice, La.

DATE: November 14, 2009 19:27:33 CST

Office of External Affairs U.S. Coast Guard

News Release	Date: Nov. 14, 2009 Contact: U.S. Coast Guard External Affairs (504) 671-2020
Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel 200 miles south of Venice, La.
NEW ORLEANS — The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing vessel approximately 200 miles south of Venice, La., Saturday. Watchstanders at the Eighth Coast Guard District in New Orleans received a request for assistance at approximately 9:40 a.m. from crewmembers of the motor vessel Banda Sea, a 575-foot cargo ship. The crewmembers reported a 45-year old crewmember was experienceing chest pains. Watchstanders launched an MH-65C Dolphin rescue helicopter and crew from Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, which arrived on scene at approximately 10 a.m. At approximately 2 p.m., the helicopter crew arrived at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, La., and transfered the man to awaiting doctors. The man's condition is unknown. ### Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790. The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.