The U.S. Coast Guard patrols our coastline, bays, ocean and estuaries, helping to keep our waters safe. Here are a few USCG responses from October.
Published: November, 2006
• Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a medical airlift from a 544 foot cargo vessel requesting assistance for a crewmember experiencing medical complications. The vessel was approximately 50 miles west of Point Reyes. The patient was hoisted onboard the HH-65 and transported to Stanford Medical Center for further evaluation.
• Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 43-year-old male wind surfer who sustained an injury while in the water approximately ¾ mile off Coyote Point. The response boat crew brought the man onboard and transported him back to Coyote Point where he was transferred to local EMS.
• Oct. 19 -- Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol assisted in the rescue of two male kayakers who capsized and were swept away from their kayaks approximately one mile south of Pescadero Point. One of the kayakers hailed the Coast Guard with a hand-held radio. Both were taken to Pillar Point by the harbor patrol boat and were released to awaiting EMS.
