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Two helicopters from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base were called Saturday to rescue an American who suffered what appeared to be a stroke about 500 miles off the California coast.

The helicopters, from the 943rd Rescue Group, were chosen because the Navy and Coast Guard cannot refuel in the air, said Capt. Eric Simon, of the 943rd.

While there is a rescue group stationed at Moffett Federal Airfield in the San Francisco area, Capt. Simon said the holiday made it difficult to activate that group.

The man was aboard the cargo ship Horizon Pacific when he began suffering stroke symptoms, according to a news release.

The helicopters left at 5 a.m. and had refuel three times during the seven-hour flight.

Late Saturday, Capt. Simon said the man was rescued and that he and the crew had returned safely.