On October 12, the U.S. Coast Guard received a request for a medevac from the Grand Princess cruise ship, where a 63-year-old man experienced severe abdominal pain.
The Coast Guard coordinated with the cruise ship and successfully hoisted the man to safety using an Air Station Ventura helicopter, marking their first rescue operation.
The airlift occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the man being transported to a Torrance hospital for treatment.
This operation highlights the vital role of Coast Guard Air Station Ventura, recently established to enhance emergency response capabilities along the Southern California coast.
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