What Crew Members Say About Southern-Shark

On March 21, 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard successfully medevaced a 45-year-old man from the fishing vessel 'Southern Shark' after he sustained serious chemical burns during tank cleaning operations. The incident occurred approximately 179 miles east of Charleston. The Coast Guard’s Charleston station received an emergency notification at 7:46 p.m. on March 20. In response, watchstanders coordinated the deployment of a helicopter from Air Station Savannah. The aircrew aboard the MH-65 Dolphin helicopter reached the injured individual and safely transported him to Augusta Burn Center Hospital at 3:03 p.m. for specialized medical treatment. For additional details and a video report, visit the Coast Guard's official bulletin: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/2c8df3c.