Highlands & Islands Crew member airlifted from oil rig near Wick By Lottie Hood April 13 2022, 2:37 pm April 13 2022, 2:37 pm Share Crew member airlifted from oil rig near Wick Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/4167467/ongoing-medical-evacuation-of-crew-member-from-oil-rig-near-wick/ Copy Link Coastguard helicopter Rescue 151 was sent to assist with the search. A crew member who has fallen ill has been evacuated from an oil rig east of Wick. Shetland coastguard received the call at 11.26am today. Inverness-based Rescue 151 helicopter attended the incident approximately 14 nautical miles east off Wick. The crew member is being evacuated due to a reported illness. The person was airlifted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Rescue 151 made the final approach around 3.40pm. The person’s condition is unknown.
