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by LUTHER MONROE @ CDNN - Cyber Diver News Network
June 21, 2009
EASTBOURNE, UK — A Solent Coastguard helicopter took the injured diver, who apparently ascended too rapidly, to Eastbourne District General Hospital.
Authorities told CDNN the scuba diving accident victim was part of a group on a dive boat about four miles offshore.
Witnesses said the male diver resurfaced almost immediately after descending to start the dive.
The boat crew called for help at about 11:00 am and the Coastguard launched lifeboats from Eastbourne and Newhaven.
The victim was transferred to one of the boats where a doctor started medical treatment.
Meanwhile, a rescue helicoper from Southhampton was scrambled and took the injured diver from the lifeboat to hospital.
Hospital officials have not yet released information about the victim's condition.
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