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In a dramatic rescue operation, the United States Coast Guard successfully medevaced a crew member from the cargo vessel 'Ea Chara' on July 19, 2025, approximately 85 nautical miles off the shores of Oahu. The emergency was initiated when watchstanders at the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Honolulu received an urgent call from Eastaway Ship Management on July 17 at around 3:30 p.m. concerning a 41-year-old crew member who suffered a severe arm fracture and a potential head injury. After consulting with the on-duty flight surgeon, the decision was made to carry out a medical evacuation. The Coast Guard maintained constant communication with the 'Ea Chara' to monitor the patient's condition as the vessel navigated towards Oahu. On the evening of July 19 at 7:20 p.m., an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point was dispatched, successfully hoisting the injured man aboard before transporting him to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. The Honolulu Fire Department's emergency medical team subsequently took over, transferring the patient to Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu for additional treatment. Fortunately, the crew member is reported to be in stable condition following the incident. For more details, including photos, visit the US Coast Guard’s official news site.