Coast Guard medically evacuates boater 80 miles offshore [Image 1 of 3]

CHARLESTON, SC, UNITED STATES

05.10.2013

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET Jacksonville   

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah, Ga., medically evacuated a boater after he began experiencing life-threatening medical complications aboard his vessel 80 miles off the coast of Georgia, May 10, 2013. The aircrew lowered a swimmer down to help hoist the boater, then transported him to shore for medical treatment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 05.10.2013
• Date Posted: 05.10.2013 20:26
• Photo ID: 929085
• VIRIN: 130510-G-ZZ001-001
• Resolution: 3072x2048
• Size: 2.13 MB
• Location: CHARLESTON, SC, US