For the week of February 18th - 24th, 2008

2/18
13:17 Baywatch Avalon, responded to a report of male in full arrest on the vessel "SCUBA CAT". The patient a 30 year old male was fully alert on our arrival. The patient was treated and transferred to Baywatch Isthmus on their arrival.

15:30 Baywatch Marina Del Rey, Baywatch Santa Monica respond to overturned $25,000 racing 18' sailboat inside MDR main channel with 3 adults 2 children in the water. 5 persons rescued from water and re-warmed by Baywatch Santa Monica crew. Baywatch Marina Del Rey crew extricated boat's mast which was stuck in the MDR mud and re-righted vessel and towed back to H basin launch ramp.

16:13 Baywatch Marina Del Rey rescue 32' sail without steerage or engine outside N. Channel with 3 POB. Towed to and released at slip.

2/19
10:25 Baywatch Marina Del Rey, Baywatch Redondo, Baywatch Malibu all respond to report of black smoke on horizon of shipping lanes, Cancelled by USCG-non-distressed Chinese commercial freighter with low lying sooty exhaust from smokestack.

11:30 Baywatch Isthmus Responded to Isthmus pier for reported injury. 55 year old male with a hand wound. Patient treated. Patient transported by private vehicle to local medical facility for follow up care.

12:00 Baywatch Avalon, Baywatch Isthmus USCG requested a search from Isthmus to Long Point Catalina to the East End for the over-due vessel "Odyssey".

12:30 Baywatch Malibu Helicopter/ Rescue Swimmer training with Coast Guard Helicopter 6555

13:00 Baywatch Malibu Training with USCG Helo Ops.

2/20
Small Craft Advisory

05:35 Baywatch Avalon Responded to a 25 year old female possible Overdose.  Patient was treated at scene and transported to local medical facility for further evaluation.

12:20 Baywatch Avalon Responded to a 77 y/o female complaining of left knee pain , after a trip and fall.  The patient was treated on scene and transported to the local medical facility by private vehicle.

19:30 Baywatch Avalon Responded to a report of two red flares seen 1 mile off Gallagher's Cove.  Arrived on scene to find a 27 ft Erikson sailboat having mechanical problems.  The vessel was taken in tow and the 2 pob were released to Avalon Harbor patrol once inside the harbor.

2/21
Small Craft Advisory

11:00 Baywatch Isthmus Assisted Orange County Sheriff Department with surface and underwater search off Little Fisherman's Cove for missing ground tackle and outboard motor under investigation in conjunction with missing person. 

21:00 Baywatch Isthmus 19 y/o male advised M.D. follow-up for eye irritation after a day of metal grinding on work boat.
 
2/22 
20:33 Baywatch Avalon responded to an 86 year old male complaining of abdominal pain.  Patient was assessed, treated and transported to the local hospital for further evaluation and care.

2/23
Baywatch Avalon 0900-1100 hrs - Crew stood by while 500 divers dove Avalon Harbor for the annual harbor cleanup.
 
11:00 Baywatch Isthmus conducted an underwater search for a missing anchor and chain for the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The chain and anchor were located and retrieved for the Sheriff.

13:50 Baywatch Marina Del Rey Man Overboard -a man was rescued and then treated for a medical complaint, Patient was transported to local medical facility for further care.

2/24
Small Craft Advisory
03:19 Baywatch Avalon Crew assessed, treated and transported a 30 year old male who walked to the station with multiple abrasions and ETOH onboard.
 
16:00 Baywatch Santa Monica 15' open ocean swells off Venice breakwater, USCG Sector LA contacted to notify Mariners and MDR Sheriffs Harbor patrol of danger at No & So entrance MDR.

16:30 Baywatch Santa Monica Large sets of 16' open ocean green water swells rolling through in 40' seawater. Multiple Boat warnings and escorts into MDR.

16:40 Baywatch Santa Monica closing MDR to outgoing traffic!

17:51 Baywatch Santa Monica & Baywatch Marina Del Rey respond to 911 report of surfer in distress off MDR, despite active search of both North and South MDR. Reporting party calls back advises both surfers safely ashore.

17:57 Baywatch Avalon responds to a report of Female with medical complaint. Patient assessed treated & transported to local medical facility for further care and treatment.

18:30 Baywatch Cabrillo, Baywatch Marina Del Rey, Baywatch Redondo respond to report of person swept off Resort Point, PV by large surf- all vessels searching area, cleared at 20:45 search to recommence at dawn.