Diver airlifted to hospital

By Jon Moreno

Sunday, May 20, 2012

 

A DIVER was airlifted to hospital this afternoon (Sunday).

Solent Coastguard was called at 12.30pm after a report a diver had ascended rapidly while diving seven miles south east of the Needles.

The coastguard helicopter was sent to the aid of the diveboat Skua and airlifted the man to Poole Hospital due to concerns he may have suffered the bends.

The man was conscious and all other divers were accounted for, according to Solent Coastguard.