TucsonRick Posted September 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I just got a giggle from the San Francisco Chronicle. They have a story about the Coast Guard lifting an ill woman from the Star off the coast of California. The article includes a photo of the Star, the old Star from 1989. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Haha leaving Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted September 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2018 hahahaha - a woman got medevaced - hilarious, huh ???:mad: and an old stock photo of a ship was used - completely insane !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkieRools Posted September 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2018 At least the caption was half right: "This 2013 file photo shows the Star Princess leaving Vancouver." ;p The article has a video of the lift from the helicopter's perspective: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Coast-Guard-uses-helicopter-hoist-to-rescue-13240297.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Cool video. One doesn't often see things from that perspective. A 76 year old woman experiencing symptoms of a gastrointestinal issue. Hopefully she will be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TucsonRick Posted September 19, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted September 19, 2018 hahahaha - a woman got medevaced - hilarious, huh ???:mad: and an old stock photo of a ship was used - completely insane !! The funny part was the wrong photo, not the sick woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDRebel Posted September 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 19, 2018 At least they had the right line and the correctly named ship. Usually they will show a Carnival ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlzmom Posted September 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 19, 2018 We were onboard. The entire operation was relatively brief. Hopefully she is going to be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyfudge Posted September 19, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 19, 2018 hahahaha - a woman got medevaced - hilarious, huh ???:mad: and an old stock photo of a ship was used - completely insane !! I think it was a hoot myself, IMHO! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyn874 Posted September 19, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I find it incredible that they don't have helipads on the ships for this exact reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted September 19, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 19, 2018 The picture of the OLD Star brings back some great memories. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted September 19, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I find it incredible that they don't have helipads on the ships for this exact reason. From all that I have read it is far more dangerous to try to land on a ship than to effect the evacuation the way they do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted September 19, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I think it was a hoot myself, IMHO! :') born with a sense of humor.(y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2018 The funny part was the wrong photo, not the sick woman. You don't have to explain yourself. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted September 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Wow! What a rescue! Hope the woman is okay Very interesting perspective! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare donswife Posted September 20, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2018 We were onboard. The entire operation was relatively brief. Hopefully she is going to be ok. So was I. The captain's announcements woke us up. Our cabin was on the starboard side, so I only saw the helicopter go past the ship. Seems our passengers were more compliant than on the Grand when she had a recent helicopter evacuation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 20, 2018 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I find it incredible that they don't have helipads on the ships for this exact reason. Not at all. It works well the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 20, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 20, 2018 At least the caption was half right: "This 2013 file photo shows the Star Princess leaving Vancouver." ;p The original Star Princess was acquired during construction from Sitmar (1989) then transferred from the Princess fleet to P&O in 1997 and became Arcadia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted September 20, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Truly amazing. I hope she will be recovering soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted September 20, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 20, 2018 In our 51 cruises, we've only witnessed one airlift evacuation. It was of an officer (possibly the head chef), not a pax, and happened on a TA somewhere in the northern Atlantic, probably off France. They let us watch the whole process from a distance and it was fascinating. We've seen more "evacuations" via ambulance while in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted September 20, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2018 In our 51 cruises, we've only witnessed one airlift evacuation. It was of an officer (possibly the head chef), not a pax, and happened on a TA somewhere in the northern Atlantic, probably off France. They let us watch the whole process from a distance and it was fascinating. We've seen more "evacuations" via ambulance while in port. We have never seen an air evacuation but did have an evacuation in a port on our last cruise. I sincerely hope that neither I or my wife are ever evacuees. This is one of the reasons we have MedjetAssist. If we ever do have to be evacuated we would rather come home than go to a hospital in some other country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted September 20, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I find it incredible that they don't have helipads on the ships for this exact reason. Cruise ship is not an aircraft carrier or destroyer. You need a sizeable deck to land a full size medivac chopper on a rocking ship in open ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
United_11 Posted September 20, 2018 #23 Share Posted September 20, 2018 What an interesting perspective to watch the evacuation from above! We were onboard as well, in a port side balcony. My roommate woke up to the Captain's announcement asking everyone to clear the open decks and for those on the port side to keep their balcony doors closed. We were able to see the helicopter hovering off the side of the ship but it would disappear from our view when it was lowering and raising the rope and basket. It was a very quick process. This was my second time witnessing an evacuation. The first time was on the Dawn Princess off the coast of Mexico and a young girl had appendicitis. I think the cruise ships and rescue personnel are very safe and efficient with this evacuation process! Hope the woman is doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skennedy25 Posted September 21, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2018 And this is the prime example why you need cruise insurance. Medevac will cost you over $20k without insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 21, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Prayers for the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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