Unconscious diver pulled from Sound of Mull - Scotland

[DandyDon]

Diver pulled unconscious from sea

A diver has been taken pulled from the sea near Oban following a rescue operation.

The man, who has not been named, was found in the Sound of Mull at about 11:20. He was flown to the Lorn and the Isles Hospital in Oban.

Although he was unconscious when recovered from the water, no further information has been released about his condition.

Police have said an investigation into the incident has begun.

A police spokeswoman said: "About 11:20 on Monday 23rd, police were called to a report of an unconscious diver who had been rescued from the Sound of Mull near Oban.

"Emergency services attended and the man was taken by Helimed to the Lorn and the Isles Hospital.

"Inquiries are continuing."

 

[DandyDon]

Diver dies after being pulled from sea

 

[Saboteur]

DandyDon how on earth are you finding these accident reports all over the world?

 

[Capt Jim Wyatt]

Google Alerts

 

[DandyDon]

DandyDon how on earth are you finding these accident reports all over the world?

Google Alerts

Yep. I get emails that include stories about Cliff divers, Sky divers, Dumpster divers mixed in with those of interest here.

 

[infieldg]

Yep. I get emails that include stories about Cliff divers, Sky divers, Dumpster divers mixed in with those of interest here.

Really appreciate the time you put into filtering most of it out, I read this every day and always learn something new. Cheers!

 

[Saboteur]

Agree with infieldg. They are a reminder that these unfortunate events happen with some frequency worldwide and often there is a lesson to be learned.