Los Angeles/Long Beach Media Contacts
11th District HQ in San Francisco
(310) 521-4260
Los Angeles
(310) 521-4260
11th District Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
News Release
Date: Oct. 30, 2012
D11, PADET LA
Contact: PA1 Adam Eggers
Office: (310) 521-4260
Mobile: (310) 781-0619
Coast Guard launches helicopter to aid young girl
SAN PEDRO, Calif. – The Coast Guard conducted a medical evacuation flight for an eight year-old girl suffering from seizures on Catalina Island, Calif., Oct. 30.
Air Station Los Angeles launched a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter about 10:25 a.m., with a flight surgeon onboard to pick up the girl and her father from the island. The helicopter crew picked up the pair and safely flew them to Long Beach Memorial Hospital at around 11:15 a.m. The transport has been deemed necessary for the girl to receive further medical treatment not available on Catalina Island.
The Coast Guard received the medevac request because other air assets are unable to respond due to poor visibility and heavy fog.
To view and download standard video footage of a HH-65 Dolphin helicopter flying off the coast of California, click http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=1572720
###
Saving Lives and Guarding the Coast Since 1790.
The United States Coast Guard -- Proud History. Powerful Future.
Follow us: