San Diego : Ailing Fisherman Rescued at Sea
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A 63-year-old San Diego man suffered an apparent heart attack on a sportfishing boat early Thursday, officials said, prompting a U.S. Coast Guard rescue.
Melvin Hermanson was hoisted onto a helicopter and flown to UC San Diego Medical Center, where doctors said he was in good condition.
The man began complaining of chest pains while fishing on a boat about 90 miles south of San Diego.
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