A 33-year-old man was airlifted by the U.S. Coast Guard after experiencing medical issues aboard a motor vessel on Lake Huron at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, June 22.
Coast Guard Sector Detroit arrived on the scene after receiving a report at approximately 10:21 p.m. Sunday, June 21, of a crew member needing immediate medical attention near Harrisville aboard the Walter J. McCarthy Jr.
A rescue swimmer was deployed, who hoisted the man onto the helicopter shortly after.
The man was transported to emergency medical services at Huron County Memorial Airport and is being treated at a local hospital.
“Thank you to the crew of the Walter J. McCarthy Jr. for their efforts in keeping their fellow mariner safe until we could transport the man to a higher level of care,” said Lt. Rachel McGhee, Air Station Detroit pilot. “The aircrew did a phenomenal job in coordinating with all personnel involved.”
A video of the man being rescued can be found online.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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