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On October 19, 2021, the US Coast Guard successfully medevaced a seriously injured crew member from the fishing vessel 'Patricia Lee', approximately 200 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor. The emergency request was received by watchstanders at the 17th District command center in Juneau around 4 p.m. The captain of the 'Patricia Lee' reported that a crew member had sustained critical injuries to his pelvic area after being trapped by a crab pot, located about 225 miles west of Dutch Harbor. In response to the urgency of the situation, personnel at the command center dispatched a helicopter crew from Air Station Kodiak, stationed in Cold Bay, while the 'Patricia Lee' steered towards Dutch Harbor for a quicker rendezvous. Additionally, a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft and a second MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew were launched from Air Station Kodiak as a precautionary measure. The heroic efforts culminated when the MH-60 Jayhawk successfully hoisted the injured fisherman shortly before midnight at approximately 11:50 p.m. He was then transported to Dutch Harbor, where he received further medical care from LifeMed personnel. This operation highlights the dedication and readiness of the Coast Guard in responding to maritime emergencies.