Shortly after 10 a.m., watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a radio transmission from sailing vessel Dark & Stormy III requesting assistance because a crew member had been struck in the head with the vessel’s boom.
A rescue crew aboard a 45-foot Response Boat Medium from Station Woods Hole was launched and Coast Guard Cutter Hammerhead was diverted to assist.
The Station Woods Hole crew brought the sailor to Hyannis Harbor where he was transferred to local Emergency Medical Services.
“The master of the Dark & Stormy III was extremely professional in providing first aid to the injured crew member before Coast Guard personnel arrived on scene,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Andy Case. “Station Woods Hole responded quickly and was able to transfer the patient to local EMS in just over an hour from the initial call.”
Media release and photo furnished by U.S. Coast Guard
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