The Aramis: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

On April 11, 2012, a dramatic medical evacuation unfolded in the Gulf of Mexico when the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a crew member from the cargo ship 'Pine 5,' located approximately 20 miles south of Southwest Pass. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a distress call around 9:15 a.m. indicating that a sailor was experiencing symptoms of potential heart failure. In response, the Coast Guard deployed an MH-65C Dolphin helicopter and crew from Air Station New Orleans, taking off from the base at around 10 a.m. The rescue team skillfully hoisted the ailing man from the vessel at a height of 200 feet and transported him to West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, where emergency medical services were ready to provide immediate care. 'Thanks to our extensive training as America’s maritime first responders, we were able to respond swiftly and ensure the patient received prompt medical attention,' said Lt. Caitlin Mitchell-Wurster, a pilot at Air Station New Orleans.