An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew medevacs a 36-year-old mariner from a disabled vessel. Eighth Coast Guard District watchstanders received an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert after the vessel became disabled approximately 40 nautical miles offshore, and a mariner aboard reportedly began exhibiting symptoms of extreme dehydration.
HOUSTON — The Coast Guard medevaced a 36-year-old mariner from a 28-foot recreational vessel near Galveston, Wednesday afternoon.
Eighth Coast Guard District watchstanders received an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert after the vessel became disabled approximately 40 miles offshore, and a mariner aboard reportedly began exhibiting symptoms of extreme dehydration.
An Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew arrived on scene, hoisted the mariner and transported him to awaiting University of Texas Medical Branch personnel at Scholes International Airport at Galveston. He was reported to be in stable condition.
The Coast Guard Cutter Beluga crew arrived on scene and transferred five additional mariners with no medical concerns to Sector Field Office Galveston.
The Coast Guard Cutter Tiger Shark crew arrived on scene and took the disabled vessel and three remaining mariners in tow. CGC Tiger Shark is scheduled to be relieved by TowBoatUS.
Weather on scene was reported as 5-8 mph winds with 2-foot seas.
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