Diver rescued miles off Indian Rocks Beach after experiencing symptoms of decompression sickness

Sara Filips
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A diver experiencing symptoms of decompression sickness was rescued 16 miles off of Indian Rocks Beach on Sunday.

Crews with the U.S. Coast Guard Station Sand Key received a report around 3:10 p.m. of a 52-year-old woman falling ill aboard a commercial diving boat.

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Officials said she completed a 41-minute dive at 80 feet.

U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard

The woman was rescued and taken to emergency medical services at Station Sand Key.

“Mariners can help themselves by carrying a radio, EPIRB or PLB to communicate distress to Coast Guard watchstanders when an urgent situation arises at sea, helping us find them quickly and safely,” Petty Officer 2nd Class Sawyer Allen said.

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