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Coast Guard medevacs fisherman from F/V Jessica Heather off Atlantic City, NJ

450x299_q75The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a fishing boat about 48 miles east of Atlantic City at approximately 10:30 a.m. Monday. The captain of the fishing vessel Jessica Heather alerted Coast Guard watchstanders of an ailing crewmember who was in need of immediate medical attention. Read more here  14:21

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“Amazing!” said Sandy Stottlemyar.  “Lots of pictures!”  “I feel bad for the boat captain, but it was fun to watch,” said Suzanne Zak of Doylestown, Pa.  Fortunately there were no injuries to the 3 crew members on board. Initial reports stated the captain fell asleep at the helm.  But the Coast Guard says this is still under investigation.  “I don’t want to speculate,” said Coast Guard Lieutenant Tim Feese.  “Luckily it didn’t hit the pier at Caesar’s and cause more damage.” [email protected]  10:18

F/V Jessica Heather, freed from sand at Atlantic City

450x299_q75F/V Jessica Heather, homeported in Atlantic City, aground in Atlantic City    Coast Guard Marine Environmental Response Personnel are on scene and are working with state and local responders to monitor  the situation in order to mitigate any pollution issues that may occur.  A local tow company is en-route to re-float the vessel during high tide at approximately 7 p.m. and if successful, will return the fishing vessel safely to its homeport. more@uscgnews 15:11

F/V Jessica Heather, freed from sand at Atlantic City   more@uscgnews   video