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01-03-2025
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USCG medevacs ailing man, 72, from cruise ship south of Oahu
1 /2 Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Robertson / U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD A screenshot from a Coast Guard video of the rescue of a cruise ship passenger who experienced multiple strokes about 57 miles south of Honolulu. 2 /2 COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD A screenshot from a Coast Guard video of the rescue of a cruise ship passenger who experienced multiple strokes about 57 miles south of Honolulu. COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD A screenshot from a Coast Guard video of the rescue of a cruise ship passenger who experienced multiple strokes about 57 miles south of Honolulu. The U.S. Coast Guard on Thursday rescued and medevaced a cruise ship passenger who experienced multiple strokes south of Oahu. The Coast Guard in Honolulu received notification at 2 :48 p.m. Wednesday from crew aboard the Koningsdam, a Holland America Line cruise ship, that a 72-year-old man had experienced multiple stroke episodes on board. The duty flight surgeon recommended a medevac within 20 hours. The USCG deployed an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Barbers Point. At 9 a.m. Thursday, both crews reached the Koningsdam about 57 miles south of Honolulu. The man was hoisted to the helicopter from the cruise ship and transported to The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, where he was reportedly in stable condition. 1 Comments By participating in online discussions you acknowledge that you have agreed to the. An insightful discussion of ideas and viewpoints is encouraged, but comments must be civil and in good taste, with no personal attacks. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Report comments if you believe they do not follow our. Having trouble with comments ? .
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01-03-2025
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Coast Guard rescues cruise ship passenger experiencing strokes
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A cruise ship passenger was caught 300 miles offshore in a dire situation while on vacation. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The U.S. Coast Guard medevacked a 72-year-old man who suffered multiple strokes aboard a cruise ship, about 300 miles off the coast of Kailua-Kona. The Coast Guard received a call at 2:48 p.m. Wednesday from the crew of the Koningsdam, reporting that the passenger had experienced several strokes while offshore. Applications open for affordable senior housing After consulting with a flight surgeon, the Coast Guard determined that the passenger needed to be evacuated within 20 hours. Early Thursday morning, a joint response team from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point launched an airplane and a helicopter to rendezvous with the Koningsdam, approximately 57 miles south of Honolulu. The helicopter crew successfully hoisted the passenger from the ship and transported him to Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news 'By combining the expertise of our crews and the advanced capabilities of our aircraft, we're able to respond to emergencies throughout the vast Pacific,' said Lt. Cmdr. John Stockton, the HC-130 Hercules aircraft commander. 'Teamwork is essential in medevacs, which are some of the most time-sensitive and high-stakes missions we face.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
