US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore

A 46-year-old fisherman suffering a medical emergency was rescued off the Jersey Shore by members of the US Coast Guard from Barnegat and Atlantic City, authorities said.

Jon Craig

04/07/2022 11:16 a.m.

The rescue involved the fishing vessel "Captain John" about 45 miles east of Point Pleasant.

A crew member aboard Captain John reportedly used a marine radio to notify Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders of the emergency at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

The Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light provided additional support.

The man was safely airlifted at about 6:30 p.m. and taken to Air Station Atlantic City where his care was transferred to awaiting emergency medical services personnel, authorities said.

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