PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A man and a woman were medevaced from a cruise ship near Plaquemines Parish on Saturday, Oct. 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. On Saturday, the U.S. Coast Guard reported that watchstanders received an alert about a 66-year-old man experiencing stroke-like symptoms on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship near Southwest Pass. $3M industrial park opens in New Orleans East On Sunday, Coast Guard officials said they received another notification from the same cruise ship about a 30-year-old woman reporting appendicitis-like symptoms near Port Sulphur. Aircrews were dispatched to both areas, and each person was transported to a New Orleans hospital for treatment. According to the Coast Guard, the man and the woman were last reported to be in stable condition. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Warm and dry weather to continue through the week Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center opens new clinic in Metairie Starbucks releasing 'Wicked' drinks inspired by the upcoming film LSU Football anticipates daunting test, raucous environment at Texas A&M This Week in Louisiana Politics: voting, TOPS and energy