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Medevac off Southwest Pass

The US Coast Guard medevaced a 31-year-old man from the 'Ocean Destiny' on May 29, 2024, approximately 63 miles off Southwest Pass, Louisiana. At approximately 7 p.m. Coast Guard District Eight watchstanders received a phone call from the bulk carrier, requesting a medevac for the crew member who was experiencing a medical emergency. Coast Guard District Eight watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew to conduct the medevac and a Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew to provide communications. The aircrews arrived on-scene, the helicopter aircrew hoisted the man aboard, and transported him to awaiting emergency medical services personnel at University Medical Center in New Orleans. The man was last reported in serious condition. Report with video: https://www.news.uscg.mil/Press-Releases/Article/3791408/video-available-coast-guard-medevacs-31-year-old-man-63-miles-offshore-from-sou/