VIDEO: Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship 80 miles south of Nantucket



NANTUCKET
– The Coast Guard medevaced a 76-year-old man from the cruise ship Silver Muse Thursday approximately 80 miles south of Nantucket.

A crew member aboard the cruise ship contacted Coast Guard watch standers via satellite phone at about 9:30 a.m. reporting one of their passengers was experiencing symptoms of paralysis and needed further medical treatment. 

A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod helicopter crew deployed to assist, arrived on scene at approximately 11:45 a.m. and hoisted the man.

The aircrew then transported the man to Cape Cod Hospital where his care was transferred to awaiting medical personnel.
Media release and video furnished by U.S. Coast Guard



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