A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced two men from a liftboat about 40 miles offshore from Marsh Island, La, Aug. 12.
Coast Guard 8th District watchstanders in New Orleans received a notification around 7:53 p.m. from the liftboat Brazos that two men needed medical attention after a fire onboard.
The watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew to conduct the medevac.
After arriving on scene the aircrew arrived hoisted the men aboard, and transported them to awaiting emergency medical services personnel at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette, La.
The fire was extinguished and no pollution was reported, according to Coast Guard officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
