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WATCH: Coast Guard rescues man from vessel near St. Augustine

The man was experiencing chest pains aboard a 96-foot fishing vessel near the St. Augustine Inlet Friday.
Credit: U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 46-year-old man in St. Augustine after he was experiencing chest pains aboard a fishing vessel.

The U.S. Coast Guard released video of the helicopter rescue of a 46-year-old man in St. Augustine on Friday.

The Coast Guard said it received a call from the St. Johns Fire and Rescue around 1:45 p.m. regarding a crewmember experiencing chest pains aboard the Lady Denise, a 96-foot fishing vessel, located near the St. Augustine Inlet.

A helicopter with the Coast Guard flew to the man and rescued him before transporting him to Flagler Hospital.

Watch the rescue below:

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