This footage was filmed and produced 2 August 2023.


Helicopter crews conducted a daring rescue operation off the coast of John's Pass, Florida, on 2nd August. A man who was experiencing severe chest pains while on a boat approximately 80 miles from the coast was in urgent need of assistance. The Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater Jayhawk was dispatched in response to the distress call.

The video footage captured the intense moment when the helicopter crew airlifted the man to safety using a large metal crate. The skilled operation successfully hoisted the individual from the boat and onto the helicopter, ensuring his safety. The man's identity remains undisclosed, but he was swiftly transported to Tampa General Hospital for the necessary medical treatment. The rapid and efficient response by the emergency services helped ensure the man's well-being in a critical situation.