Coast Guard medevacs 77-year-old man 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

07.14.2025

Video by Petty Officer 1st Class Riley Perkofski 

U.S. Coast Guard District 7 PADET Tampa Bay

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 77-year-old man, Sunday, experiencing stroke-like symptoms approximately 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island. The aircrew safely transported the man to Gulfcoast Medical Center for a higher level of care. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy video)

• Date Taken: 07.14.2025
• Date Posted: 07.14.2025 17:45
• Category: B-Roll
• Video ID: 970016
• VIRIN: 250714-G-G0107-1006
• Filename: DOD_111148004
• Length: 00:00:58
• Location: CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, US