COLUMBIA RIVER, Wash — A U.S. Coast Guard detachment from Air Station Astoria rescued two injured crew members from a ‘bulk carrier vessel’ on the Columbia River Thursday.
Officials say the victims were taken to a Portland hospital for treatment.
“Both were reported to be in stable condition,” said a spokesperson.
A video of the airlift can be seen below.
Air Station Astoria medevaced 2 injured crew members from a bulk carrier vessel in the Columbia River to OHSU hospital in Portland for medical care, on Thursday. Both were reported to be in stable condition. pic.twitter.com/x6EJsjrAM9
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