Public Safety

WATCH: Coast Guard medevacs 48-year-old man 75 miles south of Destin

The Coast Guard medevaced a 48-year-old man Saturday from a charter fishing vessel approximately 75 miles offshore from Destin, Florida.

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a 48-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency aboard a charter fishing vessel 75 miles south of Destin on Saturday evening.

The distress call came in around 7 p.m. when crew members of the charter fishing vessel Kraken Reels contacted Coast Guard Sector Mobile watchstanders requesting emergency medical evacuation for the passenger.

In response, Coast Guard Sector Mobile coordinated with Air Station New Orleans, dispatching an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to the scene.

The helicopter crew successfully hoisted the man from the vessel and transported him to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where emergency medical services personnel were waiting.

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

U.S. Coast Guard encourages ‘vessel safety check’ program for 6-pack, bareboat charter operators in Destin

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: August 7, 2026

“1:53, 6 attempts”

Respond

Kim Margold commented on Okaloosa Commissioners approve $600K in surtax funds for animal control startup

“If you look back to the Commissioners South meeting in August last year Mr.Maddox brought a one year PAWS contract for a vote. He said PAWS admits they may not...”

Heather Zahn commented on Okaloosa County investigating ‘abnormal discoloration and odor’ in Cinco Bayou

“We have been told the water is unsafe. When will the residents be told the cause of this sudden water pollutions? Any updates or information?”

LC Hough commented on High-speed chase from Alabama ends with crash, PIT maneuver in Crestview

“When will they learn you cannot outrun a cops radio”

jackie commented on Okaloosa County reduces its share of school resource officer funding by $500,000

“The county has to find the $$ somewhere, just like everyone else. Every thing is so expensive bc of the pointless Iran War, tariffs, and other emotional economic policies driving...”

Michelle Nasti commented on Cinco Bayou environmental incident in Fort Walton Beach remains under investigation, Goodwin says

“Groc makes a lot of sense. I hope the water tests confirm this theory, but How do we fix the hypoxic / anoxic water problem ?? Do we need to...”

H Gifford commented on Cinco Bayou environmental incident in Fort Walton Beach remains under investigation, Goodwin says

“I am relieved to learn that this sad event is being responded to. Out here in Joe’s Bayou, I have reported smaller oil or fuel spills from vessels. The reaction...”

JC commented on Cinco Bayou environmental incident in Fort Walton Beach remains under investigation, Goodwin says

“Going next to Crab Island! Your 'in'?”

Angela Michels commented on Cinco Bayou environmental incident in Fort Walton Beach remains under investigation, Goodwin says

“This is what Grok says: A hypoxic/anoxic (low- or no-oxygen) event in the water column and/or sediments, producing toxic hydrogen sulfide (H₂S, the classic rotten-egg/sulfur smell) via sulfate-reducing bacteria. This...”

filftwalton commented on Cinco Bayou environmental incident in Fort Walton Beach remains under investigation, Goodwin says

“Picture looks like a poo slide to me :-)”

WATCH: Coast Guard medevacs 48-year-old man 75 miles south of Destin

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Operation Dry Water launches in Destin to crack down on impaired boating

Coast Guard medevacs man near Crab Island suffering from heat exhaustion

Coast Guard, OCSO cracks down on illegal charters near Destin

U.S. Coast Guard encourages ‘vessel safety check’ program for 6-pack, bareboat charter operators in Destin

Join Our Newsletter

Community Comments

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER