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Old 01-16-2019, 01:13 PM
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Coast Guard medevacs a fisherman 43 miles northwest of Key West
By: USCG / 1-15-19
RE: https://content.govdelivery.com/acco...letins/228532b

MIAMI — The Coast Guard medevaced a 42-year-old man from a fishing vessel approximately 43 miles northwest of Key West.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key West received a call via VHF-FM channel 16 at approximately 1:20 a.m., from the 67-foot fishing vessel, Fortuna stating a crewmember was reportedly experiencing chest pains and difficulty breathing.

A Coast Guard Station Key West 33-foot Special Purpose Craft—Law Enforcement boatcrew arrived on scene, safely embarked the 42-year-old man and transferred him ashore to awaiting emergency medical services, who took him to Lower Keys Medical center for further medical care.



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