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Scuba diver rescued from ocean after found unconscious

Posted by Christina on Sep 29 2009 | Diver accidents

San Diego lifeguards rescued a 60-year-old female scuba diver from the ocean who was discovered stranded and unconscious just off La Jolla Shores yesterday morning, Lt. Andy Lerum reported.

The lifeguards received a signal from other divers who were calling out for their help around  9 a.m. Lifeguards used a rescue boat to bring the woman back to shore just about 200 yards off in the ocean, and they performed CPR on her. 

The diver was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Further details regarding her condition and status at the hospital was not given.

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Man injures neck and back after diving into shallow water

Posted by Christina on Jul 28 2009 | Accidents, Diver accidents

A man was severely hurt in his neck and back yesterday afternoon after he dove off a high cliff into shallow water and struck his head, San Diego lifeguard Lt. Andy Lerum reported. 

The accident took place around 1:30 p.m. near Windandsea Beach, Lerum stated. The man, thought to be about 18 to 20 years old, was transported to a hospital close by for treatment. 

The seriousness of his injuries are not yet known.

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