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November 29, 2006

Coast Guard rescues man with crushed hands

A Coast Guard helicopter hoisted a fisherman from a lobster boat late last night after learning the man had crushed his hands in an apparent work-related accident.

Henry Benitec, 29, was injured while working on the Point Judith-based fishing boat Mister Marco, according to a Coast Guard announcement released today. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation.

At about 10:45 p.m. a Coast Guard helicopter reached the 74-foot lobster boat, which was located about 90 miles south of Point Judith.

Benitec was flown to Stony Brook Trauma Center on Long Island, arrived at 11:07 p.m., and was treated for six broken fingers, according to the Coast Guard.

Posted by Steve Peoples  at 2:07 PM | Permalink

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