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INJURED ALASKA CREWMAN EVACUATED FROM F/V CLIPPER SURPRISE
Posted by: James Beard
November 20, 2009
Topic: Marine Safety
A crewman with an eye injury has been medically evacuated from the fishing vessel CLIPPER SURPRISE. The Coast Guard responded to the request for evacuation from the CLIPPER SURPRISE which was located 50 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Holden Jonan-Serrano was reportedly injured when he was struck in the head by a pipe. The extent of his injuries are not known at this time. He has been transported to Anchorage, Alaska for medical attention.
Prompt medical response to crewman injuries aboard fishing vessels is important for a full and complete recovery. Delays in getting prompt medical attention can potentially worsen the crewman’s medical outcome and, in some instances, be deadly. In this case the CLIPPER SURPRISE reportedly promptly contacted a ship to shore medical advice services who coordinated the evacuation of the crewman with the United States Coast Guard.
