A CCL-Carnival Cruise Line passenger was airlifted close to Venice (Italy) on Saturday, April 9, after experiencing stroke-like symptoms.
According to the Coast Guard, the 60-year-old passenger had been medevaced on April 9, 2022, ~2 miles south of Venice (Louisiana USA).
Watchstanders received the call from the CCL's ship Carnival Valor at 9:54 pm (16:54 UTC).on Saturday, April 9. A US Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter was immediately launched to assist.
The aircrew arrived on the accident scene and transported the patient to the Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans.
According to the US Coast Guard, the passenger was reported to be in stable condition.
For more Carnival Valor incidents and accidents see the ship's CruiseMinus page.