A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew hoisted a passenger experiencing a medical emergency from the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship, which was located about 32 miles off Oregon Inlet, North Carolina. The U.S. Coast Guard aircrew conducted the medevac operation from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City.
The medevac occurred on November 2, 2026. Video showed a crew member from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City descending onto the Norwegian Bliss deck and the passenger being lifted into the aircraft. The passenger was flown to a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, and was reported to be in stable condition after evacuation.
