Divers in hospital after rescue
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Two divers were hospitalised this afternoon after being rescued from rough seas off Wied Iz-Zurrieq.
The AFM was alerted by a fisherman that the divers found themselves in difficulty while trying to get ashore. A helicopter and a rescue launch was deployed and the two divers were winched on board the helicopter. One of them was found to be suffering the 'bends'.
Both divers were taken to Mater Dei Hospital for treatment.
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S. Briffa
Feb 28th 2012, 08:46
Well done to the AFM rescue team, people should be more responsible as in rough seas like that.
Mr Adrian Zahra
Feb 28th 2012, 06:26
It is utterly irresponsible to dive in such conditions at Wied iz-Zurrieq. Well done to the AFM rescue team who despite of the risk for themselves and the sheer irresponsibility shown, saved them from a certain death.
Lino Sant
Feb 27th 2012, 20:55
One of them with bends and had been lifted up? correct me if i am wrong, he should be transfared see level to hospital.
Reinhard Azzopardi
Feb 29th 2012, 15:04
I think it's a matter of choosing between the lesser of two evils. helicopters en-route to hospital fry pretty low though so I don't think that any more harm is caused.
Jean-Michel Azzopardi
Feb 27th 2012, 17:35
poor souls
Franco Farrugia
Feb 28th 2012, 07:30
They should be thankful that the AFM managed to save them. The weather forcast said that there would be 'rough seas' but apparently, this didn't stop the divers. 'Poor souls', indeed.
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