‘Every minute matters’: Man rescued by U.S. Coast Guard after medical episode near Tarpon Springs

Published June 28, 2026 11:43 AM EDT

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man on Saturday after he experienced a medical episode.

What we know:

According to the USCG, the Air Station Clearwater helicopter crew med-evacked the man from a boat, about 90 miles west of Tarpon Springs.

The crew hoisted the man into the helicopter and transported him to the local hospital.

What we don't know:

It is unclear what type of medical episode the man was experiencing. 

The Source: This article was written using information from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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