Irish Coast Guard conducts long-range medical evacuation of ill crew member from merchant vessel.
On June 9, the Irish Coast Guard conducted a long-range medical evacuation of a seriously ill crew member from a merchant vessel, approximately 296 km off the south coast. The Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter, supported by the UK Coastguard RESCUE99 aircraft, safely transported the crew member to Kerry University Hospital for medical attention. This marks the second long-range medical evacuation coordinated by the Irish Coast Guard in recent days.
June 09, 2024
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