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In a remarkable act of maritime assistance, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 34-year-old crew member from the bulk carrier 'Gobal Anes' about ten nautical miles off the coast of Brownsville, Texas, on October 3, 2016. The emergency unfolded late in the evening of October 2, when the shipping agent for the vessel alerted the Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders about the crewmember's alarming health condition related to a pre-existing heart issue. As the 'Gobal Anes' was still 130 miles from shore, the captain made a timely request for a medevac to be prepared upon the ship's arrival in the Brownsville Anchorage the following morning. Prompt action was taken when an Air Station Corpus Christi MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was dispatched to conduct the rescue operation. The helicopter crew reached the scene at approximately 7:04 a.m. and successfully transported the man to Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, where he is currently reported to be in stable condition. This incident underscores the crucial role of the Coast Guard in ensuring maritime safety and emergency response in the region. For more details and a related photo, visit: http://www.uscgnews.com/go/doc/4007/2888830/