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F/V IRENE H – Crewman Medevaced

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A crab fisherman reportedly injured his abdomen while pulling crab pots in Shelikof (SHELL’-luh-cough) Strait on the F/V IRENE H on Jan 13, 2015. Crew from the vessel called the Coast Guard to request medical assistance. Kodiak Coast Guard Air Station responded with a Jayhawk helicopter.

Weather conditions were reportedly 25 mph winds and 7-foot seas.

“The operation was challenging from the start,” said Lt. Greg Dahl, pilot of the Jayhawk. “The dynamic weather conditions made for a rough ride but once on scene, the captain and crew of the vessel were very cooperative which enabled us to smoothly execute a successful rescue.”

The injured man was hoisted into the helicopter and flown to Kodiak, for ongoing medical care.

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