Nocman_2 Posted April 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Great job by the US Coast Guard and Carnival taking care of a passenger that needed immediate medical attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted April 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2017 From what I have read on these boards and elsewhere, Carnival and the Coast Guard do an excellent job of coordinating rescue efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 13, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted April 13, 2017 From what I have read on these boards and elsewhere, Carnival and the Coast Guard do an excellent job of coordinating rescue efforts. They proved it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledporky Posted April 13, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2017 we've witnessed this twice from an aft balcony. It is quite an orchestrated event, loud, windy, and right over our heads. On the Miracle they approached from the aft-port side of the ship. Both times a large CG transport type aircraft was on scene about 15 minutes before the helicopter appeared. They continually circled the Miracle for the full operation and then left. I remember on one of the medivacs the captain had to turn around and head north to meet the CG. I don't think he slowed down to make the turn, the boat was really tipping for a few minutes. In both events the captain said the passenger reached the medical attention needed and were doing fine. Very well trained men and women in our military. Thanks and hats off to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 13, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted April 13, 2017 we've witnessed this twice from an aft balcony. It is quite an orchestrated event, loud, windy, and right over our heads. On the Miracle they approached from the aft-port side of the ship. Both times a large CG transport type aircraft was on scene about 15 minutes before the helicopter appeared. They continually circled the Miracle for the full operation and then left. I remember on one of the medivacs the captain had to turn around and head north to meet the CG. I don't think he slowed down to make the turn, the boat was really tipping for a few minutes. In both events the captain said the passenger reached the medical attention needed and were doing fine. Very well trained men and women in our military. Thanks and hats off to you! Just a side note: I sent the video to the CG on their Facebook page hopeing they could get it to the team that worked the emergency. I agree great bunch of men and women! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledporky Posted April 13, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2017 The CG (or someone affiliated) has a website where you can watch a video from the helicopter perspective. I can't remember the website, someone on here might know the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted April 13, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Can't see thread at work. When was this? CG picked up a passenger on Magic last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted April 13, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Just saw it at home. When they announced CG was picking up someone I said a prayer. Glad she's better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmacani Posted April 13, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Saw this done while on the vista off the coast of Spain. Amazing work by all. Synchronizing ship speed with helicopter, medical personnel lowered and all raised on board the helicopter again. Thankfully we have persons that dedicate their lives for the greater good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted April 13, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Wow. I have never seen 2 people being evacuated at once. Wonder what happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Can't see thread at work. When was this? CG picked up a passenger on Magic last week. This was on the Magic last week April 7th 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author #12 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Wow. I have never seen 2 people being evacuated at once. Wonder what happened? I received a message from the niece of the person that needed medical attetion. The first person was the ships nurse, the second was the patient. Good news...she reported her Aunt is doing fine now. (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted April 14, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I received a message from the niece of the person that needed medical attetion. The first person was the ships nurse, the second was the patient. Good news...she reported her Aunt is doing fine now. (y) Thanks for the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzyplague Posted April 14, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'm glad to hear she's doing well. We were on an elevator with a few people that had contact with the woman the night before the she was taken off the ship. It was the first time I'd seen a Medevac on a ship in person and I have to say it was really something to watch. It was very windy on the top deck and they made it look so effortless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I'm glad to hear she's doing well. We were on an elevator with a few people that had contact with the woman the night before the she was taken off the ship. It was the first time I'd seen a Medevac on a ship in person and I have to say it was really something to watch. It was very windy on the top deck and they made it look so effortless. It was windy and the ship was rocking. I could have used the editing software to steady the video, but thought it would be better to see the skill it took to handle the ship listing back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author #16 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The CG (or someone affiliated) has a website where you can watch a video from the helicopter perspective. I can't remember the website, someone on here might know the name. Thanks, I'd love to see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ten Posted April 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2017 That was amazing to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 15, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted April 15, 2017 That was amazing to watch! Makes you feel better knowing the CG is there when your that far out..right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikechass Posted April 15, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks for this, we were on this cruise, when the announcement came over the PA system we all stopped and said a little prayer. I also wondered if anyone listened when they were asked to stay off the decks so the patient could get off the ship without any issues. Seems like a lot of people watching all this go down. Thankful they are doing well now. Scary stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocman_2 Posted April 16, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thanks for this, we were on this cruise, when the announcement came over the PA system we all stopped and said a little prayer. I also wondered if anyone listened when they were asked to stay off the decks so the patient could get off the ship without any issues. Seems like a lot of people watching all this go down. Thankful they are doing well now. Scary stuff No problem, They did have most of the top deck blocked off (mid ship to the back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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