KEY WEST, FLA. (WSVN) - A U.S. Coast Guard crew took two passengers off a Carnival cruise ship after, officials said, they experienced medical emergencies.

According to officials, a 65-year-old passenger suffered an eye injury and a 72-year-old passenger suffered a stroke while on board the Carnival Magic in Key West, Wednesday.

Both patients were transferred ashore, then transported to the Lower Keys Medical Center.

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