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Audio Release

Date: Dec. 2, 2008
Contact: Petty Officer Walter Shinn
Phone: 907-321-4513

Audio release of vessel Lavieen Rose requesting medical assistance in Bering Sea

*Audio below*

JUNEAU, Alaska - The captain of the 580-foot bulk carrier vessel Lavieen Rose contacted the Coast Guard Communication Station in Kodiak, Alaska,  requesting medical assistance for an injured Filipino crewman Monday at 8:54 p.m. 

The Coast Guard launched an MH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter at 10 a.m. today to conduct a medical evacuation for an injured crewmember that is reported to have a broken right arm and possible spinal injuries. 

The injured crewmember is reported to be in stable medical condition.

To listen to the high frequency radio call the Lavieen Rose made to the Coast Guard, click the link below.

 http://cgvi.uscg.mil/media/main.php?g2_itemId=429120

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