Date: Aug. 1, 2008

Contact: Petty Officer Will Mitchell
(216) 902-6020 office
(216) 310-2608 cell

COAST GUARD RESCUES MAN SUFFERING FROM INTERNAL BLEEDING

MARQUETTE, Mich. - A Coast Guard Helicopter crew medically evacuated a man suffering from internal bleeding off a 767-foot freighter Thursday in Lake Superior.

The 36-year-old crewmember from the freighter, American Valor, was transferred to Emergency Medical Services and brought to Marquette General Hospital.

An HH-65 Dolphin Rescue Helicopter, from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City arrived at approximately 9 a.m. and hoisted the man off the ship.

He was taken to Sawyer Airport and taken to awaiting Emergency Medical Services.

For further information contact Petty Officer 3rd Class Will Mitchell, Ninth District Public Affairs Office, at (216) 310-2608.