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On January 24, 2023, a pivotal medevac operation took place when an aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak, stationed in Cold Bay, successfully rescued a crew member from the fishing vessel 'Northern Eagle' near Dutch Harbor. The emergency situation began at 5:55 a.m. when the 17th District command center in Juneau received a distress call regarding a crew member who had sustained a serious injury to his right hand. Responding quickly, the Coast Guard watchstanders coordinated a rendezvous with the 'Northern Eagle,' directing the vessel to meet the aircrew approximately 30 miles north of Cold Bay. In a meticulously executed operation involving an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, the crew hoisted the 47-year-old individual from the fishing vessel and safely transported him back to Cold Bay. There, they performed a seamless wing-to-wing transfer to LifeMed Alaska personnel for further medical care. This incident illustrates the exemplary coordination and rapid response capabilities of the Coast Guard in Alaska. For more details, including photos, visit the official Coast Guard news page.