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Southern 084/01
2 April 2001
SOLENT COASTGUARD ASSIST RAPID ASCENT DIVER
| Solent Coastguard
were called at around 10.25 am on 1 April 2001 to assist the
diving boat, 'Girl Gray', after one of its divers made a rapid
ascent.
The diver was on the surface having made a rapid ascent to the
dive boat 'Girl Gray'. The divers had been diving on the wreck
'Fortuna'.
Having taken advice from the Duty Diving Officer at the Royal
Naval Hospital, Haslar, a decision was made to airlift the
stricken diver to Portsmouth for medical examination and possible
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Girl Gray is a twin engined Aquastar
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The
Coastguard Rescue helicopter India Juliet from Lee on Solent
airlifted the diver to Portsmouth. The Newhaven Lifeboat was also
on scene and stood by.
Three other divers, who were also in the water, made their way
back to Brighton on board the 'Girl Grey', which is owned by
Southern Marine Services.
Bob Knox, Watch Manager said, 'On this occasion the diver appeared
not to suffer any injury, however, it should act as a timely
warning to all divers and diving clubs to consider their safety
procedures.'
Conditions on scene were reasonable with a slight sea and good
visibility. |
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