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Helicopter rescues trapped diver

by LUTHER MONROE @ CDNN - Cyber Diver News Network

December 31, 2009

KIAMA, Australia — A diver who was trapped underwater near Little Blow Hole was rescued.

Authorities said the diving accident victim was a 32-year-old male who managed to free himself, resurface and climb on to rocks despite strong waves.

Rescuers said the exhausted diver was winched up into a helicopter at about 5 pm and airlifted to safety.

 

Helicopter rescues trapped diver
A diver who was trapped underwater was rescued off Kiama.

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