An 85-year-old man was saved by the U.S. Coast Guard after his boat encountered engine trouble near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The elderly boater, experiencing symptoms resembling a heart attack, managed to radio a distress call over Channel 16, alerting Coast Guard units conducting nearby training. Air and boat crews swiftly responded, safely medevacking him to Tampa General Hospital for medical care. Officials commended the man’s quick thinking and efficient use of the emergency channel to ensure his safety.
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