mtmcghee Posted November 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) Last night after getting a late start out of Ft. Lauderdale (7:30pm) the Capitain informed all of that due to a medical emergency we would be returning to Miami to meet a medical boat. Just before midnight we met with a Miami-Dade Fire rescue boat. At this time there is no word of what happened to the passenger, the only thing I could tell was it was an elderly white man. I was able to get an OK video of the EVAC, it was a challenging situation but went very well. Edited November 19, 2016 by mtmcghee Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted November 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2016 We watched for the sail away on a webcam and noticed there was a crane on a barge next to the starboard aft of Equinox. Was there a repair that caused the delay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastsider57 Posted November 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Last night after getting a late start out of Ft. Lauderdale (7:30pm) the Capitain informed all of that due to a medical emergency we would be returning to Miami to meet a medical boat. Just before midnight we met with a Miami-Dade Fire rescue boat. At this time there is no word of what happened to the passenger, the only thing I could tell was it was an elderly white man. I was able to get an OK video of the EVAC, it was a challenging situation but went very well. That is real sad as you wait this long to get on the ship and it is so sad that this has to happen. Hopefully the person that this happened to will be alright. You never like to see anything like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtmcghee Posted November 19, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted November 19, 2016 We watched for the sail away on a webcam and noticed there was a crane on a barge next to the starboard aft of Equinox. Was there a repair that caused the delay? It appeared that they were removing and inspecting the inflatable life rafts. At 1 point they had 4 of them open and inflated on the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirp Posted November 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Nice video. Thanks for posting. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremiah1212 Posted November 19, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Wow... that looks extremely dangerous for both the passengers and the emergency crew. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobbie48 Posted November 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Wow... that looks extremely dangerous for both the passengers and the emergency crew. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Scary, scary, scary... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted November 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 19, 2016 It appeared that they were removing and inspecting the inflatable life rafts. At 1 point they had 4 of them open and inflated on the pier. Had that happen a couple of years ago leaving from Bayonne heading to Bermuda, it was dark when we left and this was in the middle of summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimletgal Posted November 20, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The passenger who had to be returned to Miami had surgery and is reported to be doing well according to the Captain. We will be arriving in St. Thomas on schedule so all is good! The delay leaving FLL was due to a faulty life boat that required repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzi Posted November 20, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hope everything is okay never like to see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabrant10 Posted November 20, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wow some dramatic footage -hope the passenger is okay Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted November 20, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Great job on the video. I sincerely wish the passenger has a speedy, healthy recovery and he and his wife (?) can cruise again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted November 20, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The passenger who had to be returned to Miami had surgery and is reported to be doing well according to the Captain. We will be arriving in St. Thomas on schedule so all is good! The delay leaving FLL was due to a faulty life boat that required repair. Thank you for letting us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 20, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The passenger who had to be returned to Miami had surgery and is reported to be doing well according to the Captain. We will be arriving in St. Thomas on schedule so all is good! The delay leaving FLL was due to a faulty life boat that required repair. That is good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oville Posted November 20, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 20, 2016 The passenger who had to be returned to Miami had surgery and is reported to be doing well according to the Captain. We will be arriving in St. Thomas on schedule so all is good! The delay leaving FLL was due to a faulty life boat that required repair. Thanks for the update Beth, have a great cruise. K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufferto Posted November 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Spoke to the chief engineer out on deck 5 before we left Port Everglades. He told me that the wrong crane came to do the work required, so we had to wait for the proper one to arrive, hence the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ce U At Ce Posted November 20, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wow what a fantastic job by both the crew of Celebrity and the rescue boat. Prayers for a quick recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem 12 Posted November 20, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 20, 2016 What an amazing job all of these people have done. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliance Posted November 20, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 20, 2016 We have had medical emergencies on 3 cruises i.e. 2 evacuations mid sea like this one and once at a standstill mid sea so that a helicopter could drop off blood for a very poorly passenger. I guess with so many on board the likelihood is high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted November 21, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 21, 2016 The passenger who had to be returned to Miami had surgery and is reported to be doing well according to the Captain. We will be arriving in St. Thomas on schedule so all is good! The delay leaving FLL was due to a faulty life boat that required repair. Glad to hear they are doing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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