Coast Guard medevacs German sailing couple from tanker vessel BW Lilac, approximately 110 miles north of Aguadilla Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO

04.17.2022

Courtesy Video

U.S. Coast Guard District 7     

Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 helicopter crews medevaced a German couple Apr. 17, 2022 from the 967-foot Malta-flagged tanker ship BW Lilac, approximately 110 miles north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The man and woman, reportedly in their 60’s, each sustained injuries aboard the 36-foot sailing vessel Uplace, and were required to abandon their vessel in 12-foot seas, approximately 340 nautical miles north of Puerto Rico. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)

• Date Taken: 04.17.2022
• Date Posted: 04.18.2022 13:49
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 839853
• VIRIN: 220418-G-G0107-1001
• Filename: DOD_108921615
• Length: 00:00:50
• Location: PR