Toddler Helicoptered From Cruise Ship Off Santa Barbara Coast
By the edhat staff
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) airlifted a toddler from a cruise ship off the Santa Barbara coast last week for a medical emergency.
The moving Princess Cruises' Emerald Princess ship was about 90 miles off the coastline on Wednesday, May 24, when a 3-year-old girl began experiencing "seizure-like symptoms," according to the USCG
The USCG MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter hovered above the ships swimming pool and play area on the top deck to lower an aircrew member, as shown by bodycam footage.
The child was seated on a gurney with her mother as they were assisted by nearby medical staff.
Footage shows the toddler was handed a teddy bear then placed in a metal basket with her mother and lifted into the helicopter.
They were transported to UCLA Medical Center where the child was listed in stable condition, reports to the USCG.
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May 30, 2023 07:39 PMSBCH can handle some stuff but not others. Depends on the specialty and diagnosis. They’re trying hard to catch up with the likes of UCLA or at least get close.
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May 30, 2023 03:32 PMThank you Coast Guard! Amazing bravery and skill.
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May 30, 2023 02:42 PMSo scary! Luckily they were nearby and we have strong pediatric care here locally.
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May 30, 2023 07:22 PMIf by locally you mean UCLA then yeah. I'd send all pediatric patients to UCLA over SB.
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May 30, 2023 01:58 PMHoping the little kiddo is ok! What a scary ordeal!