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U.S. citizen airlifted from B. Gonzaga to Yuma by U.S. Coast Guard
http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-01-23/local-county-news/wo...
January 23, 2010
(A) Coast Guard crew picked up an ill U.S. citizen in Mexico’s Baja California, said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta Disco...
...a member of the Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee notified the Coast Guard that a 67-year-old U.S. citizen was suffering from an
undisclosed, potentially life-threatening illness, according to Disco.
He was inland from Bahia de Gonzaga, a bay about 230 miles south of Mexicali in Baja California, Disco said. The man was taken to Yuma Regional
Medical Center in Arizona, Disco said.
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Hook
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Airlifted from cruise ship? Near Gonzaga Bay? But he was inland?????
Jetta Disco?????????????
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Yesterday AM, I saw a US Coastguard helicoptor flying over the beach here. Can't mistake the orange and white. Good to see them down here when
needed.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Airlifted from cruise ship? Near Gonzaga Bay? But he was inland?????
Jetta Disco????????????? |
2 different stories. Read it again.
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Hook,
Does this help?
A woman with internal bleeding was airlifted from a cruise ship about 55 miles off San Diego, and another Coast Guard crew picked up an ill U.S.
citizen in Mexico’s Baja California, said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jetta Disco.
The cruise ship Maasdam radioed the Coast Guard for help shortly before midnight on Friday, and a helicopter crew picked up the 86-year-old woman and
brought her to Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, to be treated, Disco said.
About 12 hours earlier, a member of the Binational Emergency Medical Care Committee notified the Coast Guard that a 67-year-old U.S. citizen was
suffering from an undisclosed, potentially life-threatening illness, according to Disco.
He was inland from Bahia de Gonzaga, a bay about 230 miles south of Mexicali in Baja California, Disco said. The man was taken to Yuma Regional
Medical Center in Arizona, Disco said.
This story was written and edited by City News Service.
Read more: http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2010-01-23/local-county-news/wo...
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by tattuna
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Airlifted from cruise ship? Near Gonzaga Bay? But he was inland?????
Jetta Disco????????????? |
2 different stories. Read it again. |
Maybe I should read it for the FIRST time. I was just going by the synopsis posted.
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I am very greatful for the service of the U.S.Coast Guard in dispatching not only a helicopter but a C-130 plane to Gonzaga Bay, when our friend
became critically ill. The C-130 was backup to the helicopter in case they couldn't make the rescue. Our friend, who has a lovely home in the
"Alfonsina subdivision", was infact airlifted to Yuma Medical center where they initially held little hope for his recovery. Fortunateley, by the
grace of God, he was rehydrated and is doing well. His lovely wife had to drive back form Gonzaga to Yuma today by herself. Their plan is to return
back to Humboldt County in the next day or so.
For some reason their sat phone was not working and they had to use skyping to communicate. Look forward to seeing them as soon as they arrive home
Jim D.
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Thanks Jim for the update!
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This is a reminder that Binational Emergency Committee is a very worthwhile service. I am registered with them. The name of the woman who runs the
service is Celia Diaz. Her phone # is 619-425-5080. She is in Chula Vista, CA and is well connected with all emergency services in Baja.
You should have some form of membership in an emergency air transport evacuation company. I have AAA Plus which includes air evacuation from Baja, but
it is a reimbursement insurance. I must cover the initial emergency pick up with my credit card. You must have that at least $25K available in your
credit limit to use your cc.
Celia Diaz has all my emergency contact numbers in the U.S. and Baja, my cc # and my AAA Plus policy number and my Medigap insurance policy #. I carry
her card with her number, along with my Mexican Auto Insurance Policy on the dashboard when I am traveling. Her phone number is clearly printed. One
call to her and she quickly arranges your evacuation. It is expedient and time saving...one call. She operates 24 hours, around the clock.
The cost for registering is $40.00 per year.
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I'm glad to see that the guy who fell ill at his home near Alfonsina's is making a recovery. Perhaps out of ignorance, however, I ask the question as
to why it was USCG personnel and equipment that responded? Obviously, the cruise ship evacuation falls under their purview. Maybe I missed it
somewhere, but I didn't think international land rescues, especially of civilians, was part of their mission statement. I look forward to being
educated on this one.
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Eextra tax dollars at work. Betcha our dehydrated "Nomad" is glad.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm glad to see that the guy who fell ill at his home near Alfonsina's is making a recovery. Perhaps out of ignorance, however, I ask the question as
to why it was USCG personnel and equipment that responded? Obviously, the cruise ship evacuation falls under their purview. Maybe I missed it
somewhere, but I didn't think international land rescues, especially of civilians, was part of their mission statement. I look forward to being
educated on this one. |
Why would it matter what their mission statement is? They came to the aid of a US Citizen in trouble, something our Government should do more of,
IMO. Too often the case we hear of just the opposite occuring.
Ken
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Do they charge the insurance (if he had it) to recover the cost of the fuel etc.?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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How did the poor guy get so dehyrated?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Bajahowodd
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With All Due Respect
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm glad to see that the guy who fell ill at his home near Alfonsina's is making a recovery. Perhaps out of ignorance, however, I ask the question as
to why it was USCG personnel and equipment that responded? Obviously, the cruise ship evacuation falls under their purview. Maybe I missed it
somewhere, but I didn't think international land rescues, especially of civilians, was part of their mission statement. I look forward to being
educated on this one. |
"Why would it matter what their mission statement is? They came to the aid of a US Citizen in trouble, something our Government should do more of,
IMO. Too often the case we hear of just the opposite occurring."
Ken
This just does not seem to me the role of the Coast Guard. In this instance, we are talking about a guy who chose to have a domicile in another
country. In all likelihood, he has lived there, either full-time, or part-time for many years. As has been noted in prior posts, there are a number of
for profit businesses that provide evacuation services. Many Nomads pay for this protection.
All I can ask is that you consider that idea that every citizen of the USA should somehow feel that, wherever they are in the world, an entity such as
the USCG will be at their beck and call whenever they encounter an emergency. It would not seem right to me. Especially considering people,
domestically, who are in peril.
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by Bajahowodd] |
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It's just unusual that a US military aircraft is flying into Mexico. It's not a common occurance and the Sovereignty purists will object regardless of
the altruism of the mission.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
| Quote: | Originally posted by tripledigitken
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I'm glad to see that the guy who fell ill at his home near Alfonsina's is making a recovery. Perhaps out of ignorance, however, I ask the question as
to why it was USCG personnel and equipment that responded? Obviously, the cruise ship evacuation falls under their purview. Maybe I missed it
somewhere, but I didn't think international land rescues, especially of civilians, was part of their mission statement. I look forward to being
educated on this one. |
"Why would it matter what their mission statement is? They came to the aid of a US Citizen in trouble, something our Government should do more of,
IMO. Too often the case we hear of just the opposite occurring."
Ken
This just does not seem to me the role of the Coast Guard. In this instance, we are talking about a guy who chose to have a domicile in another
country. In all likelihood, he has lived there, either full-time, or part-time for many years. As has been noted in prior posts, there are a number of
for profit businesses that provide evacuation services. Many Nomads pay for this protection.
All I can ask is that you consider that idea that every citizen of the USA should somehow feel that, wherever they are in the world, an entity such as
the USCG will be at their beck and call whenever they encounter an emergency. It would not seem right to me. Especially considering people,
domestically, who are in peril.
[Edited on 1-25-2010 by Bajahowodd] |
I'll bet you arn't beating the drum to stop military aircraft, and ships from aiding the people in Haiti.
Would you feel the same way if it was a relative of yours?
By the way most of those evacuation policies use Jet aircraft that need paved airstrips.
Ken |
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I ask the question as to why it was USCG personnel and equipment that responded? |
Perhaps the USCG is in business of overseas air evac services for large political donors or friends of friends  Somebody big must have placed the call that mobilized the military. Most of us can't call the USCG and expect
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Word!
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What are you people talking about? People are rescued every day from emergency occurances be it on water or land.
Mountain climbers, sailors, hikers, tourists off Cruise Ships, etc.
The Binational Emergency Commitee, which Tony spoke of, I am a member of as are many Nomads.
They arrange for emergency transport out of Baja with the help of many agencies including the USCG rountinely.
Ken
Mission Statement...see Search and Rescue..http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/report/1993/OFX.htm
[Edited on 1-26-2010 by tripledigitken]
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