Oban lifeboat launched to assist with medical evacuation By Stephen Walsh January 19 2016, 9:10 pm January 19 2016, 9:10 pm Share Oban lifeboat launched to assist with medical evacuation Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/809878/oban-lifeboat-launched-assist-medical-evacuation/ Copy Link Oban lifeboat has been launched to help evacuate an islander who has fallen ill. The coastguard were alerted to the incident, on the Isle of Mull, at around 7.10pm. The lifeboat will now transport the patient to Craignure where they will be met by the ambulance service. The coastguard was unable to confirm which hospital the person would be taken to.