Coast Guard Medevacs Fisherman With Stroke Symptoms Off Sanibel Coast

A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew medevaced a 77-year-old man, Sunday, experiencing stroke-like symptoms approximately 138 miles southwest of Sanibel Island.

The man was safely transported to Gulfcoast Medical Center for a higher level of care.

Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders received a phone call at 7:33 p.m. from the owner of Honey Bee, a commercial fishing vessel, reporting the captain was experiencing a medical emergency…

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