Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing boat 80 miles west of Hernando

The Coast Guard medevaced a 28-year-old man from a fishing boat 80 miles west of Hernando, Thursday. At 2:15 p.m. Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders received a call via VHF-FM marine band radio channel 16 from crewmembers aboard the 70-foot commercial fishing boat, Rooster, stating a fellow crewmember had fallen aboard the boat and was suffering from rib pains. A flight surgeon was notified and recommended the man be medevaced. Video, click here 21:20

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