Monterey County, California – A California Highway Patrol helicopter assisted in a life-saving medical evacuation from a remote area of Monterey County, transporting a critically ill patient to a regional hospital for emergency surgery.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a 911 call from rural Monterey County prompted a coordinated response involving Fort Hunter Liggett Fire Department and an American Medical Response ambulance. First responders evaluated the patient and determined the individual was in critical condition.
CHP officials said the remote location, urgency of the situation, and severity of the medical emergency led responders to request air transport. CHP’s Coastal Division helicopter, designated H-70, was dispatched to assist.
The patient was airlifted to French Hospital, where emergency surgery was performed shortly after arrival. CHP said a flight officer paramedic remained with the patient during transport and was able to keep the patient stable en route.
Officials did not release additional medical details but confirmed the air response played a key role in reaching advanced care quickly.
CHP stated that the patient’s husband, a retired CHP officer, later expressed gratitude to all agencies involved. According to the agency, he credited the professionalism, coordination, and compassion of responders with saving his wife’s life.
The response highlights the role of CHP air operations in medical emergencies, particularly in rural and hard-to-access areas where ground transport times can be significantly longer.
For residents, students, and workers in remote parts of Monterey County, air rescue capabilities remain a critical resource when minutes can determine outcomes.
CHP praised the teamwork between local fire crews, ambulance services, and air operations, noting that multi-agency coordination is essential during high-risk medical calls.
No further information was released as of today.
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