Coast Guard evac on Carnival Liberty....just now

[bassmaster150]

After 17 cruises this is the first time that we have ever witnessed a medical evac via Coast Guard helicopter...it is an unfortunate situation that you hope to never have to see. We made a detour off of our course and sailed close to Nassau before the Coast Guard arrived. The helicopter team flew with precision and were able to extract the affected individual, and we are back on our way to Port Canaveral. Our prayers are with the affected individual. God bless the men and women who serve in the United States Coast Guard

[sjn911]

Agreed..God bless all people in the place of trying to save lives and get us to hospital safely and in time. They are often juggling so many more details..personal and professional for themselves and families involved..always above and beyond..our first responders. Thanks for sharing...

[pulledporky]

It is quite an event to witness. Over a dozen cruises and never saw one. Then our last two cruises in a row had a medi-vac. We always have an aft balcony which is a front row seat to their approach. A large transport plane shows up first and circles the ship, about 30-40 minutes later the helicopter arrives. It's truly a "proud to be an American" moment. Fortunately in both cases the patient made it safely to the hospital.

 

The last one they turned the ship around to get in range. Captain told us the ship would lean as we were turning. I don't think he slowed a bit, just flipped a u-turn and headed north.

 

 

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[Cahlawv]

Amen to that!!!