The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced a sick cruise passenger from a Carnival cruise ship today approximately 70 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

The Carnival Pride request a medevac for an ill 47-year-old passenger. An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Elizabeth City, North Carolina arrived at approximately 4:40 p.m.

The helicopter hoisted the passenger and few him to Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, North Carolina.   

Video Credit: Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System  by PO3 David Weydert