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Medical Emergency Aboard Vessel at Sea
By Ventura County Sheriff Department — Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
 Ventura County Sheriff's Department On 9-5-11, at approximately 1445 hours, the Coast Guard called the Ventura County Fire Department with an emergency call. They advised the dive boat “Spectre” had a passenger on board with a serious medical emergency and that their crew was performing C.P.R. on the victim. The Coast Guard helicopter had an extended response time and they requested Ventura County air rescue resources. The Ventura County Fire Department dispatched the Sheriff’s Office rescue helicopter Air Squad 9 to the location. Upon arrival, Air Squad 9 crewmembers discovered the Spectre approximately five miles off the coast of Anacapa Island. They were able to fly over the moving dive boat and hoisted down rescuers to the deck. The victim was secured and moved to the stern of the vessel. Air Squad 9 crewmembers hoisted the victim from the boat into the helicopter and rescuers provided medical treatment to the victim. The victim was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center where his care was transferred to awaiting hospital staff. Despite efforts, the victim passed away at the hospital. Location: Near Anacapa Island, Ventura County, CA |
