April 14, 2016 — A United States Coast Guard crew from Station Menemsha on Martha’s Vineyard rescued an injured fisherman Tuesday night near the Elizabeth Islands.
The Coast Guard received a report at 8:30 p.m. from the captain of the Ocean Boy, a 74-foot fishing boat out of New Bedford, that a crewmember had injured his hand and needed medical attention, according to a Coast Guard press release.
A 47-Foot Motor Lifeboat launched from Station Menemsha in Chilmark and arrived at the Ocean Boy, which was located in Quicks Hole, at about 9:20 p.m., according to the press release.
The Coast Guard crew transported the injured man to Woods Hole where he was transferred to Barnstable County Emergency Medical Services, according to the press release.