Air Station Traverse City
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Press Release

Date: July 16, 2007

Contact: Lt. j.g. Jeremy Loeb
(231) 922-8273

COAST GUARD AIRLIFTS USCGC MACKINAW CREWMEMBER

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - A Coast Guard helicopter crew medically evacuated a 45-year-old USCGC MACKINAW crewmember for medical concerns at approximately 6:30 a.m. this morning.

A Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City crew launched its HH-65C Dolphin helicopter to transport the Chief Petty Officer who was experiencing severe abdominal pain. He was hoisted from the Cutter and flown to Cherry Capital Airport where he was transferred to awaiting EMS.  

For more information on this story, please contact the Public Affairs Officer at Air Station Traverse City, Lt. j.g. Jeremy Loeb.  During non-business hours, please contact the duty desk at 231-922-8212.

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