Coast Guard Medically Evacuates 2 Men

ST. IGNACE, Mich. -- The Coast Guard medically evacuated two men from Mackinac Island today at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3. A Coast Guard Station St. Ignace crew launched a 47-foot motor life boat to assist the two men. The first victim was a 68-year-old male who was suffering from heart problems, and the second victim was a 48-year-old male who suffered a head injury after he fell from a horse-drawn carriage. Both men were taken from Mackinac Island Emergency Medical Services to St. Ignace and were transferred to awaiting EMS at the Coast Guard station. For further information please contact Petty Officer Matthew Schofield, a Ninth Coast Guard District spokesman at (216) 310-2608.