Dolphin helicopter medevaced woman after gastro issues

The US Coast Guard medevaced a 76-year-old woman approximately 35 miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the morning of Sep 18, 2018. The 'Star Princess' contacted Coast Guard Sector San Francisco watchstanders at approximately 5 a.m. requesting assistance for a passenger experiencing symptoms of gastrointestinal issues. A Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew and a Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircraft crew launched to assist. Once on scene, the Dolphin crew lowered a rescue swimmer who assisted with hoisting the woman into the helicopter. The Dolphin crew arrived at Stanford Hospital shortly after 8 a.m., and transferred the woman to awaiting medical personnel.