CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (3 June 2006) -- A 26-year-old Nelson man is in serious condition after a scuba diving accident in Marlborough Sounds. The diver is being treated for the 'bends' after running out of air at depth while diving for crayfish and making an emergency ascent. A rescue helicopter from Wellington was deployed to transport the diver from Marlborough Sounds to Christchurch Hospital where he is being treated in a decompression chamber. | | Hospital officials say the diver is expected to make a full recovery. © CDNN - CYBER DIVER NEWS NETWORKSCUBA FORUMDISCUSS THIS TOPIC - Dive in and have your say at Scuba Forum |