SEATTLE — A MH-65 Dolphin aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station North Bend rescued a 38-year-old male who was knocked unconscious following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) incident at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area near North Bend, Oregon on Sunday evening.
At approximately 6:00 p.m., on May 24, watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Columbia River received a request from Coos County to assist in the rescue of a 38-year-old and a 13-year-old male who were involved in an ATV accident. The 38-year-old was unconscious and suffering from critical traumatic injuries. The 13-year-old was conscious with multiple extremity fractures.
The aircrew safely hoisted the 38-year-old individual and transported him to Bay Area Hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.
The 13-year-old was safely evacuated by paramedics on scene and transported to the hospital.
“Being able to work alongside our local partners to effect a rescue is a profound honor,” said LT Dan Fiorvanti, Coast Guard Air Station North Bend MH-65 pilot. “Even more so, a rescue in our own backyard. We take immense pride in serving the community where we live and work. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the rider who succumbed to his injuries.