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In a dramatic maritime rescue, the US Coast Guard Cutter 'Charles David Jr.' successfully medevaced a 31-year-old Filipino crew member from the tanker 'Philotimos' on April 16, 2020, approximately 155 miles southwest of Key West. The operation was initiated following a medevac call from the tanker, which reported that the man was experiencing symptoms indicative of possible appendicitis. The Coast Guard Sector Key West watchstanders coordinated the response, ensuring the patient was safely transported. After the rescue, he was transferred to a 45-foot vessel stationed at Coast Guard Station Key West, where he was taken to local emergency medical services in stable condition. For further details and a photo of the operation, visit the Coast Guard News report: https://coastguardnews.com/coast-guard-medevacs-31-year-old-man-155-miles-southwest-of-key-west/2020/04/17/