NEW ORLEANS — A 61-year-old cruise ship passenger was medevaced by the U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday after suffering stroke-like symptoms aboard the Carnival Valor approximately 62 miles south of Southwest Pass, La.
Coast Guard New Orleans watchstanders received the report and immediately coordinated the launch of a rescue helicopter to airlift the woman to the air station before being transferred to the hospital for treatment.
The passenger was last reported in stable condition.
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