Westport Fisherman Injured on Fishing Vessel RONDYS

A crewman working aboard the fishing vessel RONDYS suffered a head injury requiring emergency medical evacuation today. The accident happened 160 miles off shore from Westport. The fishing vessel RONDYS is a 113-foot steel hulled vessel built in 1993; records indicate the vessel is owned by Rondys Tendering LLC of Westport. The crewman was airlifted to Emanuel Hospital in Portland for treatment, and his condition is unknown. What caused the accident is unknown at this time.