GOVERNMENT OF 
THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS         
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR                                                                                    
 VIRGIN ISLANDS FIRE and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 
“Providing Safety, Service, and Satisfaction” 
 
St. Thomas/St. John: 1005 Ross Taarneberg, St. Thomas, VI  00802 ~ Tel: (340) 774-7610 
 
 
St. Croix: No. 3019 Orange Grove, St. Croix, VI  00820 ~ Tel: (340) 773-8050 ~ Fax: (340) 773-8032 
 
Press Contact:  
                                                                                                  Release No. 0818-01 
Jonelle-Alexis Jackson 
Public Information Officer 
Phone: (340) 227-5006 
Jonelle-Alexis.Jackson@vifs.vi.gov 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
AUGUST 18, 2022 
 
 
VIFEMS EVALUATES PASSENGERS STRANDED AT SEA 
 
 
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS- On Wednesday, August 17th, the 
Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a Rescue at 
Sea call by the U.S. Coast Guard at Green Cay Marina to evaluate two (2) 
individuals stranded at sea for five (5) days. Ambulance #250 arrived on the 
scene promptly. Both patients, had no present complaints and refused treatment 
and transport. Several agencies also responded to the call, including VIPD, 
DPNR and Customs and Border Protection. 
 
 
 
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